1. By: Arleigh Martin

2. Brief Description  They work indoors/ outdoors in all types of weather  Physically strenuous, stressful  You are put in life or death situations  They wear scrubs or a uniform

3. Education/ Training Have to have a High School Diploma A Postsecondary (non-degree award) C.P.R. Certification Anatomy and physiology in high school

4. Salary In 2010 the median pay was $14.60 per hour and $30360 per year

5. Attributes/ Abilities You have to work well under pressure. Need to be able to work in extreme environments You need to have compassion, interpersonal skills, listing skill, physical strength, problem solving, speaking skills

6. Job Outlook By 2020 emt are going to be at a 33% growth expectancy

7. Duties of a EMT The Emt’s care for the sick or injured in an emergency setting. They have to respond to emergency calls Have to preform medical services and transportation for patient to medical facilities

8. How do emergency Medical Technician (EMT) use math? Drug dosage based on weight Appropriate dosage Measuring fluids Conversions

9. Bibliography Occupational Outlook Handbook. 29 march 2012. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 13 febuary.2013. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).UCLA Center for Prehospital Care. 14 February. 2013. www.cpc.mednet.ucla.edu