EMS Chapter 1

proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases

Criteria to become licensed and employed as an EMT

The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to

Identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed

Decides day to day limits based on state decisions

Medical Director

Provides a national standard for EMS testing

NREMT

Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe

Off-line

Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the:

Paramedic

Assessing performance and improving the system

Quality improvement process

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by

State office of EMS

What typically issues an EMS licensure

Your state

EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of

Accidental Death and Disability: The neglected disease of modern society

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called

Advanced EMT (AEMT)

Best recourse for learning about current issues and trends in EMS

Attend EMS confrences

A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

The EMT certification exam is designated to

ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills.