Emergency Medical Services: Career information
Career overview
Career overview
The Oregon Employment Department forecasts Portland area employment of emergency medical technicians will grow 8.1% through 2027.
Scope of practice
The EMT scope of practice can be found in . Students are expected to perform skills within their scope of practice. Prior to EMT licensure, the student may perform EMT skills only if they are currently enrolled in an EMT course, a student in good standing, and an approved clinical experience under the direct visual supervision of approved preceptors. Prior to Paramedic licensure, the student may perform paramedic-level skills only if they are currently enrolled in a paramedic course, a student in good standing, and an approved laboratory session, clinical experience, or field internship under the direct visual supervision of approved preceptors.
Certification and licensure
National certification information is obtained through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians ().
The Oregon EMS licensure requirement information is found in . Licensing fees are found in with the review and approval process in .
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) licenses Oregon EMS providers. The application process can be accessed on the website.
Occupational risks
Occupational risks for paramedics are described in the document and the . These occupational risks apply to all in the EMS profession, while paramedics performing advanced life support tasks could face increased risk.