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Im a CNA working as a ED tech in a Hospital.As a tech I've seen that people that come with their cna license have a better approach to patients and family members than a EMT .Not only they know how to do fundamental nursing care , but also we're trained in a more caring , palliative and comforting way. The course of CNA and EMT take about the same time to obtain a certification . I would say if ur inclination is more into paramedic , driving an ambulance then go for EMT , but if you are more into nursing , ERs , PA , NP , RN school , become a CNA . They even give you 5 credit points when applying to a program in college for one of the degrees mention above . They don't accept EMT experience when going into nursing or if your goal is to challenge the Nclex board exam . As a ed tech they don't really care if they hire cnas or emts in the ED . At the end of the day a cna has an easier time getting "that job" because of all different ways we get trained . I get floated to ICUs , Mother baby units , oncology . EMTs can't float in hospital because they are missing that key in their training that CNAs obtain , and that becomes a conflict for the employer .EMT sounds fun , but it's extremely hard to find a job . You got a couple options ; is either driving an ambulance most of your shift or in the ER which they won't stand a chance next to a cna . My day to day duties as a Ed Tech , CNA ; EKGs , vitals signs , telemetry monitoring , wound care , splints , casts , basic life support , feeding , trauma bay , CPR ADLS etc