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Advanced life support
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The provision of care that paramedics or allied health professionals render, including advanced airway management, defibrillation, intravenous therapy, and medication administration
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Basic life support
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Care provided by persons trained in first aid, cardioplumonary resuscitation, and other nonivasive care
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Capitation
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A method of payment to cover all health care expenses for each member of a managed care organization
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Continuous quality improvement
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A management approach to customer service and organizational performance that includes constant monitoring, evaluation, decisions, and actions
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Emergency medical services
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A national network of services coordinated to provide aid and medical assistance from primary response to definitive care; the network involves personnel trained in rescue, stabilization, transportation, and advanced management of traumatic and medical emergencies
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EMT-Paramedic
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A person who has completed training based on the EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum, including advanced training in patient assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, defibrillation, drug therapy, and airway management
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