Here is some idea of what each level can do with the ambulance:
Driver: Certified to drive the ambulance after completing the Ambulane Vehicle Operators Course (AVOC). Drivers are also CPR certified.
EMT-First Responder: respond before or with the ambulance and prepare for transport at the BLS level (CPR, bleeding control, splinting, etc).
EMT-Basic: Certified to handle basic level calls just like a first responder plus they are able to transport. They are also able to give some medicatons such as asprin for chest pain, EpiPen for allergic reaction, oxygen, and oral glucose for hyopglycemic patients. They are permitted to use a blood glucose monitor.
EMT-Intermediate: All skills at the basic level, plus cardiac monitor, IV therapy, IV fluids, some medications, and advanced airway management.
EMT-Paramedic: A paramedic can do all of the above plus much more. They are the highly trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and other critical care techniques.
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