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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

EMTs are generally not allowed to administer medications or perform invasive procedures unless directed by a medical doctor or quality assurance program. As an EMT, your primary focus is patient care and transportation to a hospital for more advanced medical attention.

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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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