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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care. This article aims to demystify these acronyms, shedding light on their unique roles within the healthcare system.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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Learning how to become an EMT in New Jersey, or an Emergency Medical Technician to be specific, is not an overnight accomplishment. Not only are you training to be a Garden State EMT, you are studying to become Nationally Registered, which is a relatively new requirement for the state.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

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You can review these three articles using the links below: From Sept. 20, 2020: Surfing Terminology and Slang: You Can’t Play BINGO Without the Lingo From Oct. 10, 2020: On Belay — Climbing Terminology and Slang From Oct.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Army

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In this article, we will explore the intersection between the medical profession and military service. A paramedic is an emergency medical technician, or EMT, who holds a treasure of complex medical knowledge and possesses advanced training on complex medical equipment and procedures. What is a Paramedic?

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The Harms of Stigma

Peter Canning

A recent article about drug use in San Francisco drew the headline “Zombie Apocalypse.” Who wants to read about human tragedy and unaddressed social needs when zombie terror gets all the clicks? I was in the paramedic fly car and a BLS crew was in the ambulance. Thought I’d check behind the dumpster,” the EMT said to me.

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Firefighter/EMS Suicides Outnumbering Line of Duty Deaths

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We made a quick decision to do some BLS care, while other paramedics explained to the family the tiny chance for survival these twins had. Disclaimer: The content in this article is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of US Patriot Tactical. They were born not breathing, no pulse.