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Purpose : The purpose of the study is investigate the images towards emergency medical technician(EMT) perceived by secondary school teachers. Methods : The data was collected from July 30 to 31, 2012. The subjects were 337 secondary school teachers. SPSS Statistics 18.0 was used for internal consistency reliability, descriptive statistical analysis and factor analysis. Results : Those who contacted with EMT consisted of 57.6% which was higher than those who had not(42.4%). Before contact, the gender and teaching subject showed a significant difference of p=.027 and p=.002, respectively. The average on the image towards EMT showed a positive points of 5.68(±0.73) out of 7 and the most positive image was ‘practical-theoretical’ of 6.33(±1.12). Factor analysis of EMT image was analyzed based on 3 factors including sincerity(5.89±0.89), professionalism(6.02±0.89) and familia‐rity(4.51±1.42) (p<.000). The degree of familiarity showed significant differences in gender(pmajoring(teaching subjects) (p=.049) and prior contact(p=.020). Conclusion : In conclusion, previous contact and recognition towards EMT could make good image making in secondary school teachers by getting well-organized promotions and professional services. This contact will make a good future counseling to the students who want to be EMTs.