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Individual states are allowed to use NREMT certification as part of their certification process, but are not required to. As of 2011, 38 states use the NREMT examination for EMT certification and 45 states use the NREMT examination for Paramedic certification. [3] These levels are denoted below using an asterisk (*).
Recertification requirements vary from state to state. Continuing education courses can cover a variety of topics, provided that they cover relevant material, including college courses covering anatomy, physiology, or psychology, to more applied courses that are either standardized, such as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) , or ...
Certified flight paramedic emblem. A certified flight paramedic (FP-C) is a person who has met the advanced certification requirements for flight paramedics established for this designation by the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), [1] a not-for-profit organization responsible for the administration and development of specialty certification exams for critical care ...
Respiratory illnesses on rise. The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced that the state’s overall respiratory illness level has moved up from Low to Moderate, meaning that ...
In Illinois, a person can be involuntarily admitted to an inpatient mental health facility when certain conditions are met, including that “immediate hospitalization is necessary for the ...
Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) is a training program for medical providers in the management of acute trauma cases, developed by the American College of Surgeons. Similar programs exist for immediate care providers such as paramedics.
A new study suggests that a diet filled with protein and fiber may be the most effective for weight loss. Here's what a dietitian wants you to know.
The National Association of QIDPs updated its name to meet the new change in terminology [6] The organization provides training and meeting opportunities for those working in the QIDP capacity. Some U.S. states such as Illinois have specific and required training for QIDPs to remain certified. [7]