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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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Current Extraglottic Airway Devices and Prehospital Practices

ACEP Now

Emergency medical services (EMS) scope of practice is governed by the state, but national scope of practice guidelines are available for the four different EMS provider levels. Emergency Medical Services: Clinical Practice and Systems Oversight. 2018;320(8):769-778. Guyette FX, Wang HE. 3rd Edition.

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How to Become an EMT

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You may show up for a call only to discover that there is no victim, or the person is okay and refuses help, or a patient simply needs transportation from one medical facility to another. To discover state requirements, conduct an online search for the name of your state followed by “office of emergency medical services.”

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