Emergency Medical Service Workers

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Emergency Medical Service Workers

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Emergency Medical Service Workers

• First responders are often the first trained
  people to treat patients/clients. They provide
  emergency medical care before emergency medical
  technicians (EMTs) reach the scene. They may be
  law enforcement officers, members of the fire
  service, company employees, or private citizens.

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• Emergency medical technicians are providers of
  prehospital medical care in an emergency. A
  heart attack, unscheduled birth, automobile
  accident, or near drowning all require immediate
  attention. The EMT administers basic life
  support and transports sick and injured people to
  medical facilities.

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• Emergency medical service workers have many
  career opportunities and may work in rescue,
  police, and fire departments, ski patrols,
  hospital emergency departments, and private
  ambulance services. They must usually work
  shifts and weekends. They work inside and
  outside in all weather conditions. They may be
  exposed to body fluids.

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• Emergency medical service workers must be in good
  physical condition. For example, they must have
  good eyesight, hearing, and speech. They must
  also be able to lift heavy loads, reach, stoop,
  and climb as the job requires.

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TASKS

• Gain access to patient, assess patient, provide
  appropriate care, and report assessment and care
  given.
• Lift or move patient to a safe place if necessary
• Drive an ambulance
• Determine the nature of the victims illness or
  injury
• Give appropriate care
• Open and maintain the airway, Restore
  breathing, Control bleeding, Treat for shock,
  Immobilize fractures, Bandage wounds, Assist with
  childbirth, Give initial care to poison and burn
  victims, use automated external defibrillators

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• Use correct equipment and techniques to remove
  trapped victims safely
• Transport patients to hospital
• Place patient on stretcher, Constantly watch
  patient while in transport, Notify hospital of
  arrival
• Report to the emergency staff observations of
  and care given to the victim
• Maintain clean, well-equipped ambulance
• Ensure ambulance is in good running order
• Check gas, oil, tire pressure, siren,
  communication equipment

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Registered EMT-Paramedic

• Completion of EMT-paramedic training in an
  approved program offered by one of the following
  Vocational school, State educational facility,
  Community college, Hospital, Medical school,
  University.
• Six months of field experience as an
  EMT-paramedic
• Passing grade on a written and practical
  examination given by the National Registry of
  Emergency Medical Technicians or the state
  emergency medical systems board
• Average Income Annually- 29,000-40,000

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Registered EMT-Ambulance/I (Intermediate)

• Graduation from an approved EMT Basic program and
  35-55 hours of additional instruction
• Passing grade on a written and practical
  examination given by the National Registry of
  Emergency Medical Technicians or the state
  emergency medical systems board
• Average Income Annually 29,000-35,000

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Basic EMT-Ambulance/A (Basic) (EMT)

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• Completion of a minimum 110 hour program offered
  in vocational programs
• Passing grade on a written and practical exam
  given by the National Registry of Emergency
  Medical Technicians or the state emergency
  medical systems board
• Average Income Annually 18, 600-23,000