EMTs vs. Paramedics: Different Lifesavers?

[@MrTanman210]

Great explanation! Im a new EMT-B and currently working on my A-EMT cert now. No matter the certification level, its all the same goal. many of my paramedic friends have stated time and time again that sometimes they over think the issue at hand and fall back to that saying: BLS before ALS. stay safe out there!

[@nycstreetsmd]

Thank you!

[@thewitt55]

Thank you for this understandable definition between the two.

[@nycstreetsmd]

got you!

[@joyglocker8318]

Thanks for this explanation. Good luck, Good nerves, Good colleagues...

[@nycstreetsmd]

hey thanks for commenting

[@madmaninoregon]

In Oregon we have a state certification called EMT - I. It is very close to a paramedic scope of practice.. it's very useful especially in frontier areas where there are long transport times. As an EMTI I can give up to 29 different drugs. We're also trained on 12 lead and other advanced life support procedures. The EMTI stands for emergency medical technician intermediate. Interestingly the EMTI has a greater scope of practice than the advanced EMT certification. Specifically I can give cardiac drugs which I actually do give quite a bit.

[@nycstreetsmd]

hey thanks for commenting