Mission:

Paramedic/Mobile Intensive Care Technicians function in the uncontrolled, pre-hospital environment that includes patient stabilization, basic and advanced life support, and safe transport to the appropriate healthcare facility. This can involve emergencies and/or multiple casualty transports. Paramedic/Mobile Intensive Care Technicians provide medical care throughout the life span, from infant to elderly. They work closely with other industries, especially fire and police. The industry includes patient assessment -stabilization and transfer as well as life support.

Career Paths:

Employment opportunities for men and women in the paramedic field include:

• Ambulance Crews
• Fire Rescue Teams
• Helicopter & Fixed-Wing Rescue Aircraft
• Ambulance Service Management
• Emergency Room Technicians

The Industry:

Paramedics should be able to work in a variety of weather conditions due to the fact that they work primarily outdoors, whether it is rain, sleet, snow or hail.  The field involves intense teamwork with many disciplines - ambulance, fire, police, hospital.  Technicians generally work with ambulance departments and fire departments; however, there are job opportunities available with hospitals and clinics.

The job can be very physically demanding.  the work requires the carrying of heavy loads, often down stairs.  Paramedics must deal with relatives and the public as well as patients; therefore tact and diplomacy are good qualities to have.  A technician must be a "people" person as well as a "technical" person.

The Program: