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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

Regardless of the frequency with which you see them, you may be wondering — what exactly does an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) do? EMTs are not just “ambulance drivers,” although that’s certainly a critical part of their occupation. For EMTs and patients, an ambulance is more than transportation to the hospital.

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Introduction to Key Musculoskeletal Concepts for EMTs

EMT Training Station

Understanding the subtleties of this system is crucial for emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Since musculoskeletal injuries are among the most frequent emergencies they encounter in the field, it gives them the knowledge they need to evaluate, manage, and possibly mitigate their effects.

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Emergency Medicine and EMS Have Grown in Parallel Tracks for 50 Years

ACEP Now

Jon Krohmer, MD, FACEP, who says he has “the EMS blood type,” practically had a front row seat to the growth of EMS care starting as a volunteer EMT more than 50 years ago. The evolution of EMS really mirrors the evolution of emergency physicians.” Dr. Krohmer said. So physicians need to be involved.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Whilst we respect the opinion of other professions we feel it is important to provide an Irish perspective on behalf of members of the Irish College of Paramedics - Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Paramedics, and Advanced Paramedics (APs). The discipline of paramedicine is growing and evolving.