Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a emergency medical technician (emt)?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT51020

Diploma of Emergency Health Care

Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT41120

Certificate IV in Health Care

Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT21020

Certificate II in Medical Service First Response

Blended, On Campus, Online
2 weeks
$0 - $2,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID010

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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