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Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
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The Emergency Medical Services System
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The NHTSA Technical Assistance Program
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training Transportation 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training Transportation Facilities 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training Transportation Facilities Communications 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training Transportation Facilities Communications Public Information & Education 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training Transportation Facilities Communications Public Information & Education Medical Direction 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training Transportation Facilities Communications Public Information & Education Medical Direction Trauma Systems 1
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Standards for EMS Systems
Regulation & Policy Resource Management Human Resources & Training Transportation Facilities Communications Public Information & Education Medical Direction Trauma Systems Evaluation 1
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Access to the EMS System
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EMS providers should teach the public how to call for help.
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Levels of Education 1
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National Registry EMT Levels
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The Four Established Levels
First Responder EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic 1
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The EMT-Basic course prepares personnel to provide primary medical care before the patient reaches the hospital. 1
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The Healthcare System 1
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EMS... ...is an essential component of the overall healthcare system in the U.S. 1
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Healthcare System Components
Hospitals & Specialty Facilities Trauma Centers Burn Centers Poison Centers Children’s Hospitals 1
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Healthcare System continued
Healthcare Professionals Physicians Nurses Support personnel 1
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In many tiered systems, EMTs will often interface with ALS and other support personnel.
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Liaison with Other Public Safety Personnel
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The Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Roles & Responsibilities 1
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EMT-B Roles & Responsibilities
Personal safety Safety of the crew, patient and bystanders Patient assessment Patient care based on assessment 1
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Roles & Responsibilities continued
Lifting and moving patients safely Transport and transfer of care Record-keeping and data collection Patient advocacy (patient rights) 1
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Professional Attributes
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Professional Attributes
Appearance Attitude Knowledge and skills Patient’s needs a priority Knowledge of issues 1
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A professional appearance will leave a lasting impression.
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EMTs have an obligation to be knowledgeable and provide technically proficient care.
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EMT-B Training and Education
Educational experience Clinical experience Certification Recertification 1
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Continuing Education 10
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Quality Care Quality Improvement 1
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Quality Improvement (QI):
A program for continually evaluating and improving the care provided within an EMS system. Quality Assurance Quality Management 1
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Medical Direction 1
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Medical direction: The process by which physicians monitor the care provided by EMS personnel to ill or injured patients. 1
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On-line Medical Direction
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Off-line Medical Direction
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The EMS System The EMT-Basic Quality Care Medical Direction SUMMARY 1
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