Requirements
Responsibilities
Reading Checks
Vocab
Routes of Administering Meds (using medical terminology)
100

How many hours of training must an EMR have in an approved training program?

40 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

First professionals to arrive at the scene of an incident

EMR

100
within the vein
intravenous
200

Who certifies all Emergency Medical Careers?

The National Registry of EMS

200

What are the primary responsibilities of an EMT?

Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) skills

200

What equipment do EMTs use to immobilize neck, back, or spinal injuries?

Spineboards and cervical collars

200

What are the skills essential to maintain life called?

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.

Advanced training and education is required

300

First formal ambulance system in United States?

Horse-drawn carriage

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 Medications

400
What are some examples of an EMR?
firefighters, law enforcement officers, or private citizens
400

Helps restore a 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 is over the National EMS Training program?

NHTSA

500
by mouth
Oral
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