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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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Depending on the state, EMTs are authorized to administer 10 to 20 different medications, including epinephrine for an anaphylactic reaction, narcan for an overdose, or albuterol for an asthma attack. Many fire departments require that all of their firefighters also be EMTs. Where Else do EMTs Work?

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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They cannot administer any type of medication, and aren’t usually working on an ambulance; rather, some EMRs are police officers, firefighters, and safety officers for larger corporations. The introduction of Narcan via intranasal administration was a game changer for those agencies in areas where opiates ran rampant.

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