What does an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) do?
An EMT brings expert medical care to victims of illness or injury by stabilizing medical problems and transporting patients to the hospital. At the scene of an accident or in the case of an illness at home, emergency medical care may involve control of bleeding, application of bandages or splints, administration of oxygen, resuscitation of victims, treatment of shock, assistance in childbirth, control of mentally disturbed persons, treatment of poisoning or burn victims, or assistance in evacuation of victims trapped by fire or accidents. Other duties include communications, documentation, emergency vehicle driving, and maintenance. For more information about the EMT program, including requirements, CLICK HERE.
