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

NCOAE

And they’re certainly not “Ambulance Drivers.” The NREMT itself started out with an “EMT-Ambulance” or “EMT-A,” later adding an “EMT-Non-Ambulance” designation. As a result of this confusing nomenclature, the NREMT came out with a new system in 2011 with the titles of: First Responder EMT Advanced EMT Paramedic.

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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

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. Many EMTs work on a 911 emergency response ambulance. How to stop bleeding, perform CPR, and assist breathing. Shifts most commonly are 12 or 24 hours.

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Dear Ambulance Staff: Six 111 Myths and Misconceptions

Broken Paramedic

Poor staff support from within ambulance organisations and the lack of comprehension from government (most recently exemplified by Jeremy Hunt’s ‘ambulance driver’ comment ) continues to frustrate me as I’m sure it does you. It is something of a Pandora’s First Aid Box.