Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians >

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Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent patients. Assist in lifting patients.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 17,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians

2002 employment: 17,000
2012 projected employment: 22,000
Change — numeric: 5,000; percent: 26.7%
2002 median annual earnings: $19,100; earnings group: very low
2002 self-employed: 0.0%
2002 part-time employment: very low
2002 unemployment: low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 69.5%; some college: 24.9%; bachelor's degree: 5.6%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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