Ambulance
Dispatcher
Duties and Responsibilities: A professional telecommunicator ,
tasked with gathering of information related to medical emergencies. The provision
of assistance and instructions by voice, prior to the arrival of emergency
medical service, and the dispatching and support of EMS resources
responding to an emergency call. The term Emergency Medical Dispatcher is also
a certification level
and a professional designation, certified through the Association of
Public-Safety Communications Officials-International
Salary: $36,300
Education: 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.
Reflection: I would like to be an ambulance dispatcher one day because I like
to help people and especially if there in trouble. It will be a great experience to try to help other people that needs assistance.
