Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Excludes “Paramedics” (29-2043), “Firefighters” (33-2011), and “Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians” (53-3011). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate N/A Openings Per Year N/A
Wages	Median Hourly $17 per hour Average Annual $37,500 per year
Education Needed	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Education Available in Washington	Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)