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An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides health care in emergency situations. You might work for an ambulance service and respond to 000 calls or you might work for another rescue service provider. Emergency Medical Technicians assess a patient’s needs on scene and attempt to stabilise them before transport to a hospital or medical facility. You may administer life saving treatment such as CPR.
Emergency Medical Technicians should be excellent communicators and have strong personal skills. You’ll need to be able to remain calm in difficult situations and make decisions quickly. Emergency Medical Technicians may have to work a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
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The HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care qualifies you for work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the private sector or Australian Defence Force. Over 12 months of study (plus clinical placement) you’ll learn how to respond to a full range of medical emergencies, then manage the incident scene. The course also covers infection controls, communication in complex situations, managing personal stress and safety. Enquire now for the list of study units, enrolment dates, graduation outcomes. and pathways to further study..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Emergency Medical Technician generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 19,700 people working in this job role in Australia compared to 12,400 five years ago. Emergency Medical Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as an Emergency Medical Technician interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This course covers basic life support techniques and strategies for transporting patients to a medical facility. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Health Care.
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Here are some potential career pathways within ambulance and paramedic. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Ambulance and Paramedic
Ambulance Service Paramedic
$1,300 weekly pay
Australian Defence Force Medic
$1,250 weekly pay
Aviation Medic
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Emergency Response Specialist
$1,665 weekly pay
Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
Industrial Medic
Patient Transport Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Volunteer Ambulance Driver
Salary not available
Critical Care Paramedic
$2,333 weekly pay
Flight Paramedic
$1,500 weekly pay
Intensive Care Paramedic
Paramedic
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