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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel. All three leverage the latest educational methodologies.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

This equipment ranges from basic first aid supplies to sophisticated devices like defibrillators, oxygen therapy units, and advanced airway management tools. EMTs are often the first responders to an emergency, providing essential life-saving measures and stabilizing patients before they are transported to hospitals.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Crewing Models: There are varying models of pre-hospital care ranging from paramedic provision of care through the mix of First Aid (Tanigawa and Tanaka 2006) Basic Life Support (BLS), immediate care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and the many associated specialist paramedicine grades. 2000, Stiell et al.