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Reasons to Choose Emergency Medical Services as a Career

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In case of an emergency, it is not the surgeon who comes in first to provide assistance, but the emergency medical technicians. Their prompt action and reassuring manner can go a long way in handling the stressful situation surrounding an emergency. Looking for an emergency medical services course ?

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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. Training for EMTs is rigorous but less extensive than that for paramedics.

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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

EMTs, or Emergency Medical Technicians, are trained to provide basic emergency care. This can include administering CPR, controlling bleeding, securing a patient’s airway, and administering oxygen. As an EMT, you gain vital skills in responding to medical emergencies and providing basic life-saving skills.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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A Day in the Life of an EMT: The Challenges and Rewards of Emergency Medicine

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

Upon arrival, you quickly assess the situation and spring into action, working to save a man's life through CPR and defibrillation. As an aspiring Utah Emergency Medical Technician, EMT training school prepares you to face daily challenges requiring quick thinking, adapting, and handling pressure.

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Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms

NCOAE

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education.

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How To Become a Paramedic in Massachusetts

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But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete. That’s great—but this article is about paramedics , right? Indeed, it is.