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The Widely Varying Role of the Advanced EMT in Modern EMS

JEMS

Enter the Advanced EMT Actually, it’s more complicated. While advanced EMT training and certification is recognized at the state and national registry level, there’s a great deal of variety in how agencies use AEMTS. In New York State, for example, there is wide variety in how agencies use the advanced EMT.

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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

As an EMT, your primary focus is patient care and transportation to a hospital for more advanced medical attention. In contrast, Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life support care. Paramedic training might take up to two years, which is more time and money to invest.

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Recerts and New Protocols

Peter Canning

I recerted CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) late in December. Passive oxygenation (via nonrebreather) and continuous cardiac compressions should no longer be used for cardiac arrest in absence of an advanced airway. The certs are good for two years.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

More specifically, you have three fundamental job responsibilities: Assessment and stabilization of the patient’s condition Basic life support Transportation In this post, we bring you up to speed on the different levels in emergency medicine and credentialing while explaining the basic education and skills required to become an EMT.

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