This level MOST OFTEN IS ASSISTING A HIGHER LEVEL EMT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
EMT - B
L.P.N. stands for
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diagnose & treat diseased or injured teeth, gums, & oral tissues. D
Dentist
Care for patients who have trouble breathing.
Respiratory Therapist
The second level of EMTs
EMT Advanced
This person’s Main job is to draw blood from patients
Phelobomist
Provides care for the patient to prevent the pain and distress they would otherwise experience during surgery
Anesthesiologist
Help to prevent communication & swallowing disorders in patients .
Speech Therapist
Intubate patients, perform life saving procedures such as chest decompression.
EMT-P
Clean and bathe patients or residents, help patients use the toilet & dress,
CNA
Cleans teeth and takes dental x-rays
Dental Hygenist
These therapists focus on overall mobility.
Physical Therapist
Person in charge of creating a treatment plan in route to the ER.
EMT-P
- The backbone of the hospital, REQ. associates or BSN
RN
Recognize & evaluate injuries, provide first aid or emergency care, develop & carry out rehab programs.
Athletic Trainer
Manipulate the soft-tissues of the body to relieve pain.
Massage therapist
Procedure that a paramedic can perform to allow the lungs space to expand.
Chest Decompression
8 year degree, can order tests for other healthcare staff to perform, review tests to find abnormal findings
Physician
Specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women.
OB/GYN
These therapists focus on activities of daily living.
Occupational Therapist