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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1 – EMS Systems

1 - Define emergency medical services (EMS) systems . (p 5)

System contains of a team of health care professionals who are responsible for and provide emergency

care and transportation to the sick and injured.

2. Name the four levels of EMT training and licensure. (pp 6–8)

EMR – Emergency medical responder

EMT – Emergency medical technician

AEMT – Advanced EMT

Paramedic

3. Describe EMT licensure criteria; include how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to

employment as an EMT. (p 8)

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High school diploma or equivalent

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Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases

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Successful completion of a background check and drug screening

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Valid driver's license

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Successful completion of a recognized health care provider basic life support

(BLS)/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course

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Successful completion of a state-approved EMT course

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Successful completion of a state-recognized written certification examination

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Successful completion of a state-recognized practical certification examination

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Demonstration of the mental and physical ability necessary to safely and properly perform all the

tasks and functions described in the defined role of an EMT

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Compliance with other state, local, and employer provisions

4. Discuss the historical background of the development of the EMS system. (pp 9–10)

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WWI – Volunteer ambulances were organized and personnel went to overseas to provide care

for the wounded.

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WWII – The military trained special corpsmen to provide care in the field and bring casualties to

aid stations staffed by nurses and physicians.

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Korean Conflict

#1 – Evolution of the field medic and rapid helicopter evacuation to Mobile Army Surgical units

where immediate surgical intervention could be performed.

#2 – Advances in the immediate care of trauma pts.

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Domestic emergency care-pre 1970s

#1 – As recently as the 1960s and early 1970s, emergency ambulance service and care varied

widely across the US.

#2 – In most cases, emergency vehicles were staffed with a driver and an attendant who had

some basic first aid training.

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