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    Diploma Programs in EMT

    Diplomas bridge the gaps between secondary and undergraduate study and between graduate and postgraduate study. They can prepare individuals for entry-level positions in a new field or provide higher levels of knowledge and skills for those wishing to advance in their current career.

    What is a diploma in EMT? EMT is a field of study that prepares a person to become an emergency medical technician. Through clinical experience and classroom instruction, students learn the skills necessary to respond to emergency medical situations. Courses teach basic life support, trauma care and treatment of life-threatening injuries. The four standard levels of EMT instruction are basic, intermediate tech, paramedic and paramedic tech, with each serving as a stepping stone to the next.

    Most people choose to become EMTs because they want to help others and have a positive impact on society; however, there are other benefits of obtaining an EMT diploma. Emergency medical technicians are in high demand and, as a result, tend to earn very competitive wages. Achieving higher EMT levels unlocks correspondingly higher earnings.

    The cost of EMT training can vary broadly, depending on the level of instruction, the location, the duration of the program and the prices of materials. For an accurate estimation of current tuition and fees, it is recommended that those interested in becoming EMTs contact their preferred schools directly.

    Careers available to those with an EMT diploma are primarily in the medical field and most often consist of responding to health emergencies via an ambulance, fire rescue vehicle or specialized medical helicopter. These jobs may involve working for city or county government, hospitals and clinics, or private emergency services providers.

    Becoming an EMT can be a very rewarding experience for anyone with a strong interest in helping people. For more information, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.