LeAnne wants to serve her community as an EMS worker, but she doesn’t have any college education. She is worried that not having a basic degree will hold her back from pursuing her career in EMS. What might a local EMS hiring manager advise her?

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LeAnne can apply toward an EMS program once she completes four years of college.

LeAnne can apply toward an EMS program once she completes four years of college.

LeAnne must complete her master’s degree in health care before she can become a member of her local EMS.

LeAnne must complete her master’s degree in health care before she can become a member of her local EMS.

No college education is required—LeAnne can become an EMS worker by completing a state-accredited certificate program.

No college education is required—LeAnne can become an EMS worker by completing a state-accredited certificate program.

College is recommended but not required—LeAnne can work in entry-level EMS roles with no formal education needed.

College is recommended but not required—LeAnne can work in entry-level EMS roles with no formal education needed.

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The most appropriate advice a local EMS hiring manager might give LeAnne is:

No college education is required—LeAnne can become an EMS worker by completing a state-accredited certificate program.

This response accurately reflects the common pathway into emergency medical services, where individuals can pursue certification without having a college degree.