Career fit quiz

Is Emergency Medical Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the emergency medical technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the emergency medical technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I stay calm and focused in emergencies
Statement 2 of 8I can lift and carry heavy weight with a partner
Statement 3 of 8Blood, injuries and illness don’t make me freeze
Statement 4 of 8I can handle long, unpredictable shifts
Statement 5 of 8I like fast-paced teamwork
Statement 6 of 8I want a quick path into healthcare or public safety
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–6 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $44,470 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) respond to 911 calls and emergencies, assess patients, provide basic life support such as CPR, bleeding control and oxygen, and safely transport patients to the hospital.

  • Respond to 911 calls and assess scene safety
  • Perform patient assessments and take vital signs
  • Provide CPR, AED use, oxygen therapy and airway management
  • Control bleeding, bandage wounds and splint fractures
  • Assist patients with certain medications within EMT scope

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