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Signs That Indicate You Could Be A Great Emergency Medical Technician

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Emergency medical technician (EMT), for instance, is a good career option for those who have a desire to help others in times of emergencies. They have to clean, maintain, and stock the ambulance and respond to 911 calls at anytime. Our comprehensive courses will fully train you as an emergency medical technician.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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

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It’s been more than a decade since the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) stopped using the certification designations EMT-B and EMT-Basic. It was accompanied by an expanded set of knowledge and skill expectations for emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

Regardless of the frequency with which you see them, you may be wondering — what exactly does an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) do? EMTs are not just “ambulance drivers,” although that’s certainly a critical part of their occupation. For EMTs and patients, an ambulance is more than transportation to the hospital.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Whilst we respect the opinion of other professions we feel it is important to provide an Irish perspective on behalf of members of the Irish College of Paramedics - Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Paramedics, and Advanced Paramedics (APs). In Sweden and the Netherlands, ambulances are staffed by nurses and paramedics.

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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

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Just obtaining an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license opens a world of career possibilities both inside and out of the medical field. Here are eight such opportunities: Firefighter EMT: As a firefighter EMT, your job extends beyond the responsibilities as an emergency medical technician (EMT).

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15 of the Best Gifts You Can Give Your EMT or Paramedic

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So common in fact it is required on ambulances in order to open O2 tanks. With active noise cancellation and adjustable amplification, it enables EMTs and paramedics to detect subtle body sounds even in noisy environments, such as ambulances or crowded public spaces. It is located at the base of the tool.

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