Training & Jobs

By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide to First Aid

Getting started as a rescuer -- professional or not -- is all about training, and finding the right training is extremely important. First aid is not only a skill -- it can also be a career. Emergency medical service is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States. Whether you need training for a job on an ambulance or as a babysitter, find your resources here.

1. First Aid and CPR Training
2. Working in EMS

First Aid and CPR Training

First aid and CPR education is the foundation of all emergency medical training. It's important to know where to find the right class and how to recognize it.

• What is First Aid?
• Learning First Aid
• Before You Take a CPR Class
• Teaching CPR to Kids

Working in EMS

This is a wonderful career with tons of possibilities.

• The Difference Between an EMT and a Paramedic
• How to Become a Paramedic