Requirements
Responsibilities
Reading Checks
Vocab
Routes of Adm. MEDS
100
how many hours of training must an EMR have in an approved training program
48 hours
100
What is the main responsibility for an EMR?
Evaluate the scene for safety
100
When should an EMR move a pt
Only when necessary; if pt is in danger
100
EMR
first professionals to arrive at the scene of an incident
100
within the vein
intravenous
200
Who certifies all Emergency Medical Careers?
The National Registry of EMTs
200
What is the responsibilities of an EMT?
provide Basic Life Support (BLS) skills
200
What equipment do EMTs use to immobilize neck, back, or spinal injuries?
Backboards and cervical collars
200
what are the skills essential to maintain life
Basic Life Support Skills (BLS)
200
under the skin
subcutaneous
300
EMR career that may lead to a two-year degree or higher; training includes 1000 hours or more
Paramedic
300
What can an AEMT do that an EMT cannot?
start IVs
300
Recall why the job of paramedic is rarely a volunteer position.
Because of the intensive preparation
300
local communication systems
radios
300
in the muscles
intramuscular
400
What is the job outlook for EMRs?
Outlook is based upon location
400
What can a Paramedic do that other EMS careers cannot?
Administer Oral Medication
400
What are some examples of an EMR?
firefighters, law enforcement officers, or private citizens
400
helps restore the normal heart rhythm
AEDs
400
in the bone
intraosseous
500
Amount of training hours required for an EMT
150 hours
500
what is a common responsibility for all EMTs
interview and examine the pt
500
What is the first step of every EMR
make sure the scene is safe
500
Who sponsors the National EMT Training program
US Department of Transportation
500
by mouth
Oral
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