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Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Rettungssanitäter/in

Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a vocational training or further education program in emergency services, regulated by state law in Germany. The duration and admission requirements can vary depending on the educational provider.

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What you do

  • Respond to emergency calls and accidents
  • Assess patients and provide initial medical care
  • Perform medical procedures (e.g., wound care, prepare IVs)
  • Safely transport and hand over patients
  • Maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment
  • Keep incident reports and documentation

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Good physical and psychological resilience
  • Empathy, sense of responsibility, and teamwork skills
  • Driving license Class B (Class C1 often desired)
  • Clean criminal record
  • Good German language skills (at least B2)
  • Willingness to work shifts

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in emergency services with fire departments or aid organizations
  2. 2Further training to become an Emergency Paramedic (Notfallsanitäter)
  3. 3Specialization in intensive care transport or dispatch centers
  4. 4Leadership positions within emergency services

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 1,100 to 1,300 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Good physical and psychological resilience; Empathy, sense of responsibility, and teamwork skills; Driving license Class B (Class C1 often desired).

Where can I find open Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.