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Differences in Accuracy Between Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) When Identifying Low-Acuity Pediatric Patients

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background Alternative emergency medical services (EMS) disposition programs have been developed for adults with low-acuity complaints. Our primary objective was to compare the accuracy of EMTs to that of paramedics in identifying low-acuity pediatric encounters.

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NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs

American Ambulance Association

From the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs The examinations align the National Registry with other […] The post NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs appeared first on American Ambulance (..)

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By the Numbers: Emergency Medical Technician Shortages

ACEP Now

ACEP Now offers real-time clinical news, news from the American College of Emergency Physicians, and news on practice trends and health care reform for the emergency medicine physician. ACEP Now is an official publication of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

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Signs That Indicate You Could Be A Great Emergency Medical Technician

TIMER

Emergency medical technician (EMT), for instance, is a good career option for those who have a desire to help others in times of emergencies. If you are someone who truly wants to help people in the above-mentioned manner, emergency medical technician could be a meaningful career option for you.

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The Association Between Pandemic-Related Instructional Delivery Modifications and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) First Attempt Pass Rates

International Journal of Paramedicine

To ensure continuity of educational opportunities, many emergency medical services (EMS) educational institutions were forced to modify existing learning method to digital learning formats. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic represents a sentinel event for healthcare and healthcare education alike.

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EMS Profiles | Meet Jameson Fernandez

American Ambulance Association

Jameson Fernandez Emergency Medical Technician Cataldo Ambulance Somerville, Massachusetts Share this on Instagram | Facebook | X / Twitter | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? The […] The post EMS Profiles | Meet Jameson Fernandez appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMS Profiles | Meet Rosetta Scott

American Ambulance Association

Rosetta Scott, NREMT Emergency Medical Technician Saint Francis Hospital EMS Wilmington, Delaware Share on Facebook | Instagram| LinkedIn | X/Twitter How did you come to be in EMS? My father […] The post EMS Profiles | Meet Rosetta Scott appeared first on American Ambulance Association.