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In this video, Brainscape’s Learning Coach and Lead Writer, Thea Beckman, interviews Flight Paramedic Jesse Owens, about the difference between Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, addressing the following questions:

0:00​ - Intro
1:12 - What’s the difference between an EMT and a paramedic?
1:35 - What additional education and experience does an EMT need in order to become a paramedic?
2:00 - What are some of the medical procedures a paramedic can perform that an EMT cannot?
2:57 - Where do paramedics work versus EMTs?
4:20 - What are some of the hallmark character traits of a paramedic that may possibly set them apart from an EMT?
5:25 - How much more do paramedics earn than EMTs?
6:03 - What are some of the best-paid EMT and paramedic jobs or states in the US?
7:08 - What are Jesse’s best study tips for fast, efficient learning during training?
7:55 - What role have flashcards played in helping Jesse, a Flight Paramedic, in his career?

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