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NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs

American Ambulance Association

From the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs The examinations align the National Registry with other […] The post NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs appeared first on American Ambulance (..)

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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

If you're looking for emergency medical training and certification in Utah , you may wonder what the difference is between an EMT and a Paramedic. EMTs and Paramedics are often used interchangeably. Read on as we dive into the differences, highlighting the opportunities and qualifications needed to become an EMT or a Paramedic in Utah.

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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. Get your CE at www.prodigyems.com Follow @ProdigyEMS on Twitter, FB, YouTube & IG. What do we think will happen once the change is made?

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Recerts and New Protocols

Peter Canning

Our sponsor hospital, like all sponsor hospitals in Connecticut, requires their paramedics to have these certifications current. Paramedics may administer buprenorphine to patient in precipitated withdrawal following naloxone resuscitation provided the patient meets required criteria and agrees to hospital transport.* mg via syringe.*

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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. They can also start IV therapy, perform intubations, and monitor EKGs.

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Current Extraglottic Airway Devices and Prehospital Practices

ACEP Now

The guidelines, updated most recently in 2019, note that endotracheal intubation is reserved for paramedics. Extraglottic devices, however, are in the scope of practice for both advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) and paramedics, making the devices more widely applicable.

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