EMS System correct answers -Team of health care professionals
-Provides emergency care and transport
-Is governed by state laws
Four Training and Licensure Levels correct answers EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
EMR basic training correct answers -Provides care before ambulance arrives
-May assist in ambulance
EMT basic life support correct answers -Automated external defibrillation
-Airway adjuncts
-Assists patients within certain medication
AEMT (Advanced EMT) correct answers -Training in advanced life support(als)
-Intravenous (IV) therapy
-Administration of a limited number of emergency medications
Paramedic correct answers -Has extensive ALS training
-Endotracheal intubation
-Cardiac monitoring
-Other advanced assessment and treatment skills
EMTs correct answers -Backbone of EMS system in the US
-Provide emergency care to sick and injured
, Licensure Requirements correct answers -High school diploma
-Proof of immunization
-Successful completion of a background chest and drug screening
-Valid Diver's license
-Successful completion of required courses and certification exams
-Demonstration of the mental and physical abilities necessary to perform the job
-Compliance with other state, local, and employer provisions
Levels of training correct answers Federal level
State level
Local level
Federal Level correct answers National EMS Scope of Practice Model provides guidelines
State Level correct answers Laws regulate EMS operations
Local Level correct answers medical director provides oversight and support
Emergency Medial Responders correct answers -Include law enforcement officers and
firefighters
-Initiate immediate care and assist EMTs on their arrival
-Good Samaritans are trained in first aid and CPR.
EMT responsibilities correct answers -assessment, care, packaging, and transport of the patient
14 components of EMS system correct answers 1. Public Access,
2. Clinical Care,