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Which of the following is NOT one of the key competencies covered in this chapter?
Which of the following is NOT one of the key competencies covered in this chapter?
- Medical and legal issues in emergency care
- Advanced trauma life support procedures (correct)
- Safety and well-being of agents
- EMS system overview
What is the primary purpose of an EMS system?
What is the primary purpose of an EMS system?
- To provide prehospital and hospital emergency care (correct)
- To transport patients between healthcare facilities
- To provide emergency medical training
- To staff and operate hospital emergency rooms
Which statement about certification and licensing for emergency medical care providers is TRUE?
Which statement about certification and licensing for emergency medical care providers is TRUE?
- EMRs, EMTs, and paramedics must all be licensed but not certified
- Certification is required for all providers except EMRs
- Licensing is only required for paramedics in some states
- Certification and state licensing are required except for licensed physicians (correct)
According to the National EMS scope of practice model, which level of EMS provider receives the MOST advanced training?
According to the National EMS scope of practice model, which level of EMS provider receives the MOST advanced training?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical focus area for advanced EMT training?
Which of the following is NOT a typical focus area for advanced EMT training?
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What is one reason for including self-care practices in EMS training?
What is one reason for including self-care practices in EMS training?
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Study Notes
- The text is an introduction to EMS systems and the education standards covered in the presentation.
- Key competencies for this chapter include EMS system overview, safety and well-being of agents, medical and legal issues in emergency care.
- EMS systems consist of professionals working together to provide prehospital and hospital emergency care within local or regional systems.
- Certification and state licensing are required for those providing emergency medical care, except for licensed physicians.
- Healthcare providers in most states are categorized into four levels: EMRs, EMTs, advanced EMTs, and paramedics.
- Training and licensure requirements for EMS providers vary by state but generally align with national standards recommended by NHTSA.
- The textbook covers skills and practices based on the 2021 National EMS education standards and 2019 National EMS scope of practice model.
- Focus areas for advanced EMT training include scene size-up, EMS operations safety, patient assessment, treatment, patient packaging, and self-care for EMS professionals to prevent burnout.
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