Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and Responsibilities: 911 emergency dispatchers receive emergency calls by telephone, radio system or computer-aided dispatch system. They question callers to obtain the information needed to determine an appropriate course of action. They also must create and maintain logs of all calls received and prepare reports as necessary. Experienced 911 emergency dispatchers might assist in training new dispatchers.

Salary : $36,300

Education: Most ambulance dispatchers have at least a high school diploma. Some states have developed or adopted training guidelines for emergency and ambulance dispatchers to ensure a set of uniform standards are followed. Programs and courses are offered through community and technical colleges, state agencies, professional organizations and approved training facilities. In some cases, successful completion of a program leads to voluntary or required certification, though specific requirements vary by state. Training usually covers CPR, emergency prioritizing, intervention techniques and ambulance route planning as well as computer systems used by dispatchers.

Reflection: I this this is a great medical field that I would like to study because it sounds fascinating and interesting to become a career in. It would be good to help the community.