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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. Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

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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The post Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms appeared first on National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education.

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ALS and BLS Medical Care: Which should I have at my event?

Paramedics Unlimited

What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding.

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