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"I Need a Medic!"

Chicago EMT Training

It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first responders! A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. A good paramedic is a good basic first. Don't get me wrong, an EMT-Bs can do A LOT.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

NCOAE

And whether you’re an EMS, medical professional, or wilderness first responder (WFR), these terms are most often employed when these professionals find themselves managing a medical emergency.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

EMTs are often the first responders to an emergency, providing essential life-saving measures and stabilizing patients before they are transported to hospitals. I am passionate about teaching future first responders, and I created this site specifically to assist anyone interested in pursuing a career in EMS.

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The Harms of Stigma

Peter Canning

I was in the paramedic fly car and a BLS crew was in the ambulance. I didn’t see anyone on two passes, but then I heard the BLS unit radio that they’d found the patient. Our taxes were higher because of their weakness. We passed on a culture, biased against drug users, that had been passed on to us. But she’d just shake her head.

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Firefighter/EMS Suicides Outnumbering Line of Duty Deaths

US Patriot

It’s time to talk about first responder mental health. 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. How do we talk about first responder mental health? Still, it doesn’t change the alarming increase in incidents.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

EMR vs. EMT vs. MICP vs. MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. EMRs, or Emergency Medical Responders , know the basics of emergency medical care; They are trained in basic First Aid and CPR, and are taught proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.

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NREMT Practice Test

BoostPrep

You must first complete the following: Results Quiz complete. You must first complete the following: Results Quiz complete. You must first complete the following: Results Quiz complete. You must first complete the following: Results Quiz complete. Hence you can not start it again. Results are being recorded.

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