They can give basic medical and first-aid care until a person can get help at a hospital or other medical facility. An EMT is not a type of doctor, nurse, or physician’s assistant.

As an emergency medical technician (EMT), you'll work in a fast-paced environment, gaining hands-on medical experience. ... They can administer a wide variety of medications, ...

But a study out Monday finds that just three in 10 patients revived by an EMT or in an emergency room received the follow-up medication known to avoid another life-threatening event.