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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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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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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

EMT Training Station

As first responders, we’re trained to look for these subtle clues. As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns. Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures.

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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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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

NCOAE

Fact is, we receive applications from students from all walks and stages of life, who successfully complete our EMT training program and go on to use that EMT training for a variety of opportunities. Some become full- or part-time EMTs, others use this outstanding training and education as a steppingstone for medical or nursing school.

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Reasons to Choose Emergency Medical Services as a Career

TIMER

The feeling of literally saving someone’s life is an unparalleled one. Making a Difference Delivering prompt emergency services at the right time can mean the difference between life and death or disability. We provide both primary and refresher EMT training and CPR and first aid classes.