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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. This equipment ranges from basic first aid supplies to sophisticated devices like defibrillators, oxygen therapy units, and advanced airway management tools.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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It’s tailored to provide fellow EMTs, first responders, and even bystanders with the essential insights and practical steps necessary to manage these potentially life-threatening injuries effectively. As first responders, we’re trained to look for these subtle clues.

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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

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To become an ER Technician, you need your EMT credential, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, CPR certification, and other credentials based on the location in which you work. This could include assessing injuries, monitoring vitals, transporting patients, dressing wounds, administering IVs, and more.

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Introduction to Key Musculoskeletal Concepts for EMTs

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EMTs frequently serve as the first point of medical contact for people with musculoskeletal injuries brought on by mishaps, falls, or other traumatic events because they are first responders. From initial assessment to basic first aid, an EMT’s approach can have a substantial impact on the patient’s outcome.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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EMR vs. EMT vs. MICP vs. MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. EMRs, or Emergency Medical Responders , know the basics of emergency medical care; They are trained in basic First Aid and CPR, and are taught proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.

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