A medic who has completed over 1,000 hours of training, including clinical observation in a hospital and internship on an ALS unit. Paramedics have a high level of medical training in areas of cardiac care, trauma and other clinical disciplines. They are trained and can be authorized to perform relatively complicated medical procedures in the field without direct supervision. Most Advanced EMT s refer to themselves as "Paramedics". The Level IV (AEMT-P) certification is equal to the Federal training for Paramedics. Level III (AEMT-CC) is not Paramedic certification. The kinds of procedures authorized for Paramedics vary from state to state. In New York, the types of procedures performed, the types of drugs carried and the legal need for medical control vary from county to county.
a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
a dynamic pre-hospital health professional who clearly understands and applies the art and science of emergency medicine
a health care provider trained in the emergency care of patients who suffer from sudden illness or injury
a highly trained and skilled medical professional who is educated to carry out some of the duties of a Physician
a kind of EMT or Emergency Medical Technician
a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team who is trained to adequately assess and appropriately treat sick and injured people at an ALS level of care
an emergency medical worker with advanced training
an EMT who is trained in advanced life support
a person that usually works outside the hospital to provide initial medical treatment in the event of illness or injury
a trained and licensed medical professional
a trained and licensed or certified medical
Paramedics, are Advanced Cardiac Life Support Personnel with training in early and advanced triage, BCLS, ACLS, invasive procedures, drug therapy, advanced field diagnostics, patient packaging/transport and advanced first aid. Paramedics are traditionally found in an ambulance. Although Paramedics are technically EMT's (EMT-P versus EMT-B) most people refer to them separately.
A medical professional trained to evaluate and provide treatment for a wide variety of medical emergencies. A paramedic initially receives between 800 and 2,000 hours of training and is qualified to treat Sudden Cardiac Arrest with defibrillation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
A professional trained to evaluate and provide treatment for a wide variety of medical emergencies. Initially receives 800-2,000 hours of training. Qualified to treat sudden cardiac arrest with defibrillation and advanced cardiac life support. Public Access Defibrillation: Public access to timely defibrillation through the widespread deployment of defibrillators in public places. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA): Precipitous loss of effective pulse and blood pressure usually due to cardiac arrhythmia, primarily ventricular fibrillation. Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD): Death resulting from an abrupt loss of heart function (cardiac arrest).
an individual who is trained to administer temporary health care in emergencies. Ambulances are staffed by paramedics.
An ALS (Advanced Life Support) unit used to transport critically sick or injured patients to the hospital.
(1) A person having professional training in some area of medical care but who is not a doctor. (2) An adjective used to denote training or treatment by paramedical personnel.
A Paramedic is a specialized health care professional who responds to medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital (out-of-hospital) environment for the purpose of stabilizing and transporting the patient to an appropriate medical facility, usually by ambulance. Paramedics may also work in a hospital emergency department alongside nurses and doctors.