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Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) |
The level of ems practitioner who performs the responsibilities of an emt with the addition of limited advanced emergency medical care |
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Critical care transport |
The transport of critically ill or injured patients |
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Emergency medical responder (EMR) |
The level of ems practitioner who is likely to be the first person on scene with emerfency care training and the ability to initiate immediate life saving care |
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Emergency medical services (ems) |
A comprehensive network of personnel, equipment, and resources established for the purpose of delivering aid and emergency medical care to the community |
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Emergency medical technician (emt) |
The level of ems practitioner who provides basic emergency medical care and transport |
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National emergency medical service education standard paramedic instructional guidelines |
Guidlines developed and published in 2009 by the U.S dept. Of transportation for the education of the various levels of EMS practitioner |
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Paramedic |
The level of EMS practitioner who provides the highest level of prehospital care , including advanced assessments and care, formation of a field impression, and invasive and drug interventions |
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Paramedicine |
The totality of the roles and responsibilities of paramedic practice Involving health care, public health, and public safety; the highest level of emergency medical systems practice. |
