The role and scope of practice of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is becoming more advanced as we move into the new millennium. Mobile Intensive Care Units are becoming common place in the pre-hospital setting. Paramedics more often than not are the primary care provider for

The lack of certified Paramedics in the workforce has been an issue for the past decade. It is very promising to see that EMTs have been allowed to provide a higher level of care to the sick and injured. The Nationally Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has been very supportive

There are many individuals who tell us each and everyday that they could not do our job. We are called Heroes and Guardian Angels, but there are times when an individual expires despite our efforts. Having the required skills to save a life is of the utmost importance to say the least