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The use of the terms "EMT-Intermediate/85" and "EMT-Intermediate/99" denotes use of the NHTSA EMT-Intermediate 1985 curriculum and the EMT-Intermediate 1999 curriculum respectively. In addition, not all states use the "EMT" prefix for all levels (e.g. Texas uses EMT-Paramedic and Licensed Paramedic).
Every state has equal representation, with one vote per state on all matters before the commission. Rule-making authority: The commission has the power to adopt rules necessary for the compact's implementation. These rules carry the full effect of state law, ensuring uniform application across all member states. Responsibilities:
Using NHTSA guidelines, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians have developed and implemented certification tests for the NHTSA EMT levels, including the EMT level. [11] As of 2006, 39 US states utilize the NREMT EMT exam as part of the state licensing and/or certification procedure. [12]
An emergency medical technician (often, more simply, EMT) is a medical professional that provides emergency medical services. [1] [2] EMTs are most commonly found serving on ambulances and in fire departments in the US and Canada, as full-time and some part-time departments require their firefighters to at least be EMT certified.
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State Licensure (post-nominals different then degree) Certified Nursing Assistant: CNA Assistive personnel that is state licensed and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse Emergency Medical Technician: EMT An EMT must be certified by the NREMT to be eligible for initial state licensure Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: AEMT
Tennessee EMTs are licensed at either the EMT-IV (intravenous therapy) level or the EMT-paramedic level. EMT-IVs are trained to the NREMT-B standard in accordance with DOT regulations, as well as receive additional training in advanced airway management, administration of epinephrine 1:1000 in anaphylaxis, administration of nebulized and ...
Emergency medical responder levels by U.S. state; Emergency Medical Services for Children; Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014; Emergency Medical Services Week; Advanced emergency medical technician; Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act; EmPATH unit; List of EMS provider credentials