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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

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Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course. Their response was so enthusiastic that the Red Cross expanded its offerings.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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It focuses on essential lifesaving skills, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), controlling bleeding, and managing shock. This equipment ranges from basic first aid supplies to sophisticated devices like defibrillators, oxygen therapy units, and advanced airway management tools. EMT training is more specific.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

Besides going over the basic lifesaving skill of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, you will learn the legal side of medicine, such as HIPAA, and emergencies that bring not only the end, but a new start, to life. MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs.

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