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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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Critical Care EMT

Unitek EMT

A comprehensive guide to the necessary skills and training needed to become a critical care EMT In this article, we explore the essential role of Critical Care Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in pre-hospital emergency care.

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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

EMTs, or Emergency Medical Technicians, are trained to provide basic emergency care. EMTs are generally not allowed to administer medications or perform invasive procedures unless directed by a medical doctor or quality assurance program.

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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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How to Become a Tactical EMT: Uncover the Path to High-Intensity Emergency Care

EMT Training Station

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presents an exciting and challenging career path for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics looking to apply their skills and expertise in high-risk law enforcement environments.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

NCOAE

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

If you follow through, you will be joining the ranks of today’s modern-day heroes, the frontline of the frontline workers — bona fide life savers! Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are trained professionals who provide care in critical and emergency situations. You’re thinking about becoming an EMT.

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