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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

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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Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures. Advanced Prehospital Interventions: Techniques and Tools for Emergency Care Dealing with electrical burns in a prehospital setting involves more than basic first aid; it often requires advanced interventions.

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Systemic Steroids: An ED Focused Overview

EMDocs

2022 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, Implementation, and Teams; and First Aid Task Forces.

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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.

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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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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

NCOAE

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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