Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

CIP 51.0810 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

89 total including inactive

States

Across 19 states

Graduates (2023)

2,738

Total completions

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 19 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Kansas and Minnesota.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$34,330

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Job Growth

-1.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$5,040

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $29,760, and the work is primarily outdoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,530 (55.9%)

Female: 1,208 (44.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 2,676 (97.7%)

Associate: 62 (2.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Social

Conventional

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value service orientation?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.