Whats the difference between a paramedic & an EMT?
A. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) are the backbone of emergency medical services. These individuals are trained in basic first aid maneuvers such as CPR, bleeding control, childbirth and airway management. EMT’s receive several hundred hours of training. Paramedics receive over a thousand hours of training and are capable of performing many life saving procedures. They can administer over 30 different life savings drugs, perform advanced airway procedures, read & interpret EKG’s and possess advanced patient assessment skills. To learn more about the different levels of EMT’s that are available click here.
