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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

For decades, only one major organization—the American Heart Association (AHA)—provided standardized training and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

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. The system is designed to be activated immediately upon receiving a distress call.

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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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Reasons to Choose Emergency Medical Services as a Career

TIMER

In case of an emergency, it is not the surgeon who comes in first to provide assistance, but the emergency medical technicians. They are the first point of contact for the critically-ill patients. Imagine the fulfilment upon meeting a patient whose life you helped save.

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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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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

Learning how to become an EMT in New Jersey, or an Emergency Medical Technician to be specific, is not an overnight accomplishment. MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. Some First Aid Squads and Fire Departments offer a training fund.

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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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