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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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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

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

NCOAE

It’s been more than a decade since the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) stopped using the certification designations EMT-B and EMT-Basic. It was accompanied by an expanded set of knowledge and skill expectations for emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

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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? 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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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. This imposes an undue burden on new hires and rotating trainees who are certified by one organization but cannot start work before they are recertified by the other.

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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). Ireland: Ireland currently has an aeromedical unit based in Athlone.

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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

NCOAE

Just obtaining an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license opens a world of career possibilities both inside and out of the medical field. Here are eight such opportunities: Firefighter EMT: As a firefighter EMT, your job extends beyond the responsibilities as an emergency medical technician (EMT).

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