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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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Regardless of the frequency with which you see them, you may be wondering — what exactly does an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) do? An Emergency Medical Technician is a trained and certified medical provider who has demonstrated competency in basic pre-hospital medical care.

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What Is Right for You: EMT Or Paramedics?

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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Students who want to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) must finish their EMT courses, in NYC that lasts at least 170 hours. scope of practice). EMTs are skilled at evaluating patients to see if any potentially fatal injuries or illnesses exist.

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