Emergency medical technicians are required to become licensed prior to becoming and EMT. This website here shows more of the requirements: http://education-portal.com/emt_requirements.html
Yes, there is a huge demand and shortage in the field emergency medical technicians.
The patron saint of ambulance drivers, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics is St. Michael the Archangel
Emergency Medical Technicians work on ambulances. What they are allowed to do will depend upon which state they are in. All are trained in CPR and management of many other emergency situations.
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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
This is an umbrella term that can refer to training for technicians, such as medical or science lab technicians. It can also refer to training in computer software, for instance.
Doctors, Physicians Assistants, Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians. LPNs can evaluate but their level of training usually does not grant them credibility by others in medical field.
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Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics ride in ambulances to provide medical assistance during emergencies. They assess patients' conditions, administer first aid, and transport individuals to hospitals while monitoring their vital signs. Their training enables them to respond quickly and effectively to a variety of medical situations.
* Paramedics are the main personnel in an ambulance. * EMTs or Emergency Medical Technicians.
Mark C. Henry has written: 'EMT prehospital care' -- subject(s): Emergencies, Emergency Treatment, Emergency medical services, Emergency medical technicians, Emergency medicine, Methods
Emergency prehospital care for accident victims is typically provided by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, including paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). These healthcare professionals are trained to provide immediate medical assistance at the scene of an accident and during transportation to a healthcare facility. They prioritize and stabilize patients, administer medications, perform life-saving interventions, and coordinate with hospital staff for further medical treatment.