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Why should you become an AEMT?

Best Practice Medicine

Is it worth it to get a 16 week long AEMT certification at Best Practice Medicine when you can get your endorsements over a weekend and be able to do the same thing? Short answer — yes it is 100% worth it.

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The New NREMT Exams

The EMS Educator

On July 1, 2024, the NREMT will transition from the current psychomotor examinations to the new AEMT Certification Examination and new Paramedic Certification Examination. This podcast is sponsored by EMS Gives Life. For more info visit www.emsgiveslife.org Check out the Prodigy EMS Bounty 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. Conclusion EGAs offer multiple benefits in managing patient airways and have found generally wide acceptance in the protocols of numerous EMS provider levels.

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Three exciting facts - Advanced EMT

Best Practice Medicine

Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) are the sweet spot of Emergency Medical Services. Two AEMT courses are upcoming at Best Practice Medicine, get registered today to secure your spot!

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Episode 144 Deep Dive: End Tidal CO2 in Cardiac Arrest

Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

Cardiac arrest in the prehospital setting continues to be a critical area of focus for EMS clinicians, especially when it comes to measuring ventilation and perfusion. The study looks at how both high and low ETCO2 levels affect mortality and why these numbers alone may not be enough to guide resuscitation decisions.

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NCOAE’s EMT Training Opens the Doors to Jobs Across the U.S.

NCOAE

National Registry Certification examinations evaluate the competence of EMS practitioners at a variety of levels, including Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

Recognizing the Difference Between EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — that’s the leading certification agency in the U.S. Then click the link for your state’s EMS page and look around the resulting web page for information related to certifications and training.

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