Journal of allied health
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Journal of allied health · Jan 2020
Intentions and Motivations for Exiting the Emergency Medical Services Profession Differ Between Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
Retention in emergency medical services (EMS) is a concern. To evaluate workforce stability within EMS, it is critical to understand factors that may lead an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic to leave the profession. ⋯ EMTs and paramedics leave EMS for different reasons, and fewer paramedics reported an intention to return. The need for better pay and benefits and lack of career advancement opportunity were common themes.