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Any level that has been completely phased out (i.e. not used for new or continuing providers) is not listed. In some states there are also EMS-RN's which is a Registered Nurse trained in Pre-Hospital response. In the list, each state's certification levels are provided from most basic at the top to most advanced at the bottom.
EMS providers may also hold non-EMS credentials, including academic degrees. These are usually omitted unless they are related to the provider's job. For instance, a paramedic might not list an MBA, but a supervisor might choose to do so. The provider's credentials are separated from the person's name (and from each other) with commas.
Most states use or require NREMT testing for some level of state certification. [2] [7] [8] NREMT recognizes four levels of EMS: EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic (some states may have additional certifications). [7] NREMT certification at an EMT Intermediate level may or may not be sufficient for some state EMT-I requirements. [9]
They are regulated at the most basic level by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, [1] which sets the minimum standards that all states' EMS providers must meet, and regulated more strictly by individual state governments, which often require higher standards from the services they oversee.
Mar. 3—EAU CLAIRE — With a new state law about to come into effect and many remaining questions the county committee researching countywide emergency medical services has asked for an extension.
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