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EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification vs 3 alternatives compared

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EMT – Emergency Medical Technician CertificationCHES – Certified Health Education SpecialistNBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness CoachCPH – Certified in Public Health
VendorNREMTNCHECNBHWCNBPHE
LevelBeginnerIntermediateIntermediateAdvanced
Exam fee$80–$120$225–$325$395$250–$330
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$35K–$60K$50K–$80K$50K–$85K$60K–$100K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification or CHES – Certified Health Education Specialist first?

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification or NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach first?

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification or CPH – Certified in Public Health first?

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.