Emergency medical care
Emergency medical technician
Assess urgent needs, provide basic emergency care and help transport patients.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
EMT course + licensing steps
Explore an EMT training route and ask about age, practical training, examinations and Oregon licensure. EMT is distinct from the more advanced paramedic role. Work can include irregular hours and stressful situations.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Postsecondary training (non-degree).” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Portland Community College
Emergency Medical Technician
An introductory emergency medical services training route.
Ask: What are the age, health, examination and Oregon licensing requirements?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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How would I handle urgent situations, physical demands and changing shifts?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $23.69. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 1,951 jobs in 2024 to 2,154 in 2034. The projected 1,660 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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