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EMT To Paramedic
If you are planning to advance your career from EMT to Paramedic, you are making a great decision. You already have the base of knowledge and experience that will make the transition a smooth, natural next step. An EMT wishing to become a Paramedic must check with their states requirements. Some states require an associate …
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EMT Certification
EMT certification is acquired by taking training classes that can last from a few weeks to a few months. The duration depends on the level of certification you wish to achieve and the state you live and want to practice in. In some cases EMTs are licensed instead of certified, but there is no difference …
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EMT Resume
An EMT resume should reflect your personality as well as your skills and work history. Instead of a boring rundown of skills that every other EMT has, play up your special qualities, such as the ability to calm patients, or an extra class you took in Psychology. Everyone has something special to offer. Don’t leave …
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National Registry EMT
There is one national registry EMT students test through. At least 46 states use it for the examination and certification of EMTs. Some certifications, depending on the school and state regulations, may be a state certification or license that does not go through NREMT. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is regulated by …
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History Of EMS
The history of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) in America began very early in its history. During the Civil War, ambulance teams were assigned to regiments based on the number of soldiers in the area. Teams were trained to give basic care to soldiers, but their main goal was to get the wounded back to a …
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EMS Supplies
No one knows better than an experienced EMT how frustrating it is to not have a needed supply on hand during a critical call. You reach in a drawer expecting to grab that necessary item only to find it empty. Your patient is in trouble and you have to come up with an alternative – …
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EMT Tips
EMT tips can benefit experienced personnel as well as students and new graduates. With the vast array of situations that EMTs find themselves in, it is wise to keep up with how others handled a sticky situation, or how they successfully compensated when the usual equipment did not meet their needs. Any change in cognitive …
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