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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. This equipment ranges from basic first aid supplies to sophisticated devices like defibrillators, oxygen therapy units, and advanced airway management tools.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures. Advanced Prehospital Interventions: Techniques and Tools for Emergency Care Dealing with electrical burns in a prehospital setting involves more than basic first aid; it often requires advanced interventions.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

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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