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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care. and highly trained professionals.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Whilst we respect the opinion of other professions we feel it is important to provide an Irish perspective on behalf of members of the Irish College of Paramedics - Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Paramedics, and Advanced Paramedics (APs). Ambulance Victoria has 4 HEMS and one HEMS Retrieval helicopter.