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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. When you are doing CPR and running cardiac arrests on a regular basis, it seems unnecessary to sit through a 2 hour class on CPR and 4 hour classes on ACLS and PALS.

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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

This can include administering CPR, controlling bleeding, securing a patient’s airway, and administering oxygen. 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.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

Recognizing the Difference Between EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — that’s the leading certification agency in the U.S. Some EMT courses require CPR as a prerequisite, while others, including ours, include CPR training and certification.

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