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

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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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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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This network includes more than just ambulance services; it incorporates a range of resources such as specialized medical equipment, emergency response vehicles (ambulances, helicopters, etc.), It ranges from basic first aid knowledge for some support roles to advanced medical training for paramedics and emergency physicians.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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It’s tailored to provide fellow EMTs, first responders, and even bystanders with the essential insights and practical steps necessary to manage these potentially life-threatening injuries effectively. As first responders, we’re trained to look for these subtle clues.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation. The number of patients suffering harm from calling an ambulance greatly decreased, as did the number of fatalities. Some First Aid Squads and Fire Departments offer a training fund.

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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

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Emergency Room Technician: Emergency Room Technicians are often licensed EMTs who work in hospital emergency rooms (ER) versus riding in ambulance and responding to calls. Working as an EMT with a private company at events such as concerts, sporting events, races, rallies, etc., Every day is going to be different as an ER Tech.

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

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The Raptor provides a first responder with 6 vital rescue tools in one device. So common in fact it is required on ambulances in order to open O2 tanks. All Terrain, All Conditions) Shield Boots are specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of EMTs, paramedics, and other first responders. The A.T.A.C.

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If Paramedics Had The Ego of Ants

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

One of the subjects that comes up often in articles, blog posts, social media comments and in general ambulance related conversation is that of ego. I’ve been seeking out information on ants since I first listened to a podcast about their caregiver ants last year. Maybe they turn up in an “ambulANTs?"