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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

If you're looking for emergency medical training and certification in Utah , you may wonder what the difference is between an EMT and a Paramedic. EMTs and Paramedics are often used interchangeably. Read on as we dive into the differences, highlighting the opportunities and qualifications needed to become an EMT or a Paramedic in Utah.

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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. Our sponsor hospital, like all sponsor hospitals in Connecticut, requires their paramedics to have these certifications current. AEMTs may administer epinephrine IV in cardiac arrest.*

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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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