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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. A key aspect of EMS is its structured response to emergencies.

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

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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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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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Opinion: There’s Nothing “Basic” About an EMT

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Photo Credit: RODNAE Productions | Sourced from Pexels ) Most states have made the transition to the new title, but many emergency medical service (EMS) providers continue to refer to some EMTs as “Basics.” Most hear “Basic” and think back to a Scouting First Aid course they took 30 years ago.

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EMT Certification Course Requirements & Applications: Staten Island, NY

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The New York Bureau of EMS is in charge of overseeing New York’s EMS personnel (BEMS). The New York EMT Certification Summary EMT Basic Course Certification in NYC requires you to accomplish and pass an examination based on a state-sponsored EMS curriculum. Scouring the internet for a course in emergency medical services?

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15 Life-Changing Reasons to Become an EMT: More Than Just a Job

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More Than Emergencies Beyond the sirens and emergency situations, EMTs contribute significantly to their communities. They often engage in public education, teaching CPR and first aid, and participating in health and wellness fairs. Better Together Teamwork is fundamental in the world of emergency medical services.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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Each state has their own challenges, as well as guidelines and laws, to practicing as an EMT, although with the National Registry becoming the norm, EMS will soon have similar protocols throughout the nation. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation.

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