Emergency Medical Technicians

SOC Code: 29-2042

Emergency Medical Technicianss administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.

AI-Proof Score: 85.8Very High
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Median Salary

$41,340

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Job Growth

5.1%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Common Tasks

  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
  • Comfort and reassure patients.
  • Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of survivors, or to receive instructions for further treatment.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation