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Opinion: There’s Nothing “Basic” About an EMT

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And they’re certainly not “Ambulance Drivers.” Photo Credit: RODNAE Productions | Sourced from Pexels ) Most states have made the transition to the new title, but many emergency medical service (EMS) providers continue to refer to some EMTs as “Basics.” Let’s leave the term “Basic” to the First Aid folks.

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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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EMTs are not just “ambulance drivers,” although that’s certainly a critical part of their occupation. First Aid and to how to respond to a cardiac arrest. Depending on where you live, you may see them every day or just when there’s a fire, police, or medical emergency where you are.

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