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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

EMS encompasses various professionals such as EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and even emergency physicians, depending on the severity of the situation. This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists.

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Special Event Medical Standby

Mile High Ambulance

Mile High Ambulance Provides Medical To The Denver Area Large events require on scene medical standby in case of emergency Anytime people are gathered – whether it be for a community gathering, festival, school function, or even a sporting event – having a paramedic on site is always a good call.

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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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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

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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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

NCOAE

While the most popular career trajectory for EMTs is to become a Paramedic, there are a number of jobs that you can obtain with just an EMT certification, keeping mind that some may require additional training. This could include assessing injuries, monitoring vitals, transporting patients, dressing wounds, administering IVs, and more.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Whilst we respect the opinion of other professions we feel it is important to provide an Irish perspective on behalf of members of the Irish College of Paramedics - Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Paramedics, and Advanced Paramedics (APs). In Sweden and the Netherlands, ambulances are staffed by nurses and paramedics.