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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. mg via syringe.*

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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. In contrast, Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life support care. Scope of Practice The most significant difference between an EMT and a Paramedic is their scope of practice.

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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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