CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Paramedicine is a field in which formally trained prehospital emergency care professionals treat acutely ill or injured patients and transport them to appropriate medical facilities. The paramedic is already trained and certified as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT) by the New York State Department of Health prior to beginning the advanced level training course.

Labor statistics indicate that paramedicine is one of the healthcare occupations that will be growing faster than the overall workforce.  Students who become certified as paramedics are in high demand due to the aging of the population, the expanding knowledge we have of advanced emergency treatment of cardiovascular disease and other medical conditions in the field, and the need for field treatment of traumatic injuries.

Recent articles in the NY Daily News and NY Post indicate that the New York City Fire Department is recruiting heavily to fill positions in the Emergency Medical Services sector due to attrition and retirement.

Salary ranges approximately $35,000 to $55,000 per year in the Greater New York area.

LaGuardia Community College can assist you in preparing for your job search and in job placement.