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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. Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations. As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns. Treating shock by keeping the victim warm and lying down.

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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). As a result, any illness or injury to this system has the potential to have a significant impact on a person’s general health and quality of life.

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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. Sure, you have to put in the effort, but the opportunities are as diverse as our EMT students here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE).

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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. Not only are you training to be a Garden State EMT, you are studying to become Nationally Registered, which is a relatively new requirement for the state.

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Reasons to Choose Emergency Medical Services as a Career

TIMER

By providing life support, helping rescue patients from high-risk situations and deciding upon the best course of treatment for the injured, you keep learning each day as you encounter new challenges and solve them. We provide both primary and refresher EMT training and CPR and first aid classes.

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Special Event Medical Standby

Mile High Ambulance

From basic first aid advice to assistance in getting to a hospital the team at Mile High Ambulance is your best resource in an emergency situation. Knowing who will provide Basic Life Support, such as CPR, First Aid, and Bleeding Control is a key precaution when planning events.