Emergency Medical Services

佛罗里达州温特黑文. 10月. 22, 2018. (Photo by Tom Hagerty, 波尔克状态.)

Welcome to the 澳门新葡京博彩 emergency medical services (EMS) program. 的 intent of the EMS program is to ensure that its participants receive adequate training 和 instruction to begin an enjoyable career in the out-of-hospital emergency medicine field. This fast-paced environment offers career opportunities for many different types of health care providers.

的 emergency medical responder (EMR) is a first-tier EMS care provider that provides initial, h和s-on emergency care until the next level of EMS provider arrives on the scene. EMR students are trained in all facets of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to the most current guidelines from the American Heart Association, as well as various other basic life support (BLS) measures.

的 emergency medical technician (EMT) is the second-tier care provider on the EMS career ladder. EMT students learn additional BLS measures, including patient assessment, 氧气疗法, 危机管理, spinal immobilization, vehicle extrication, 和 medication administration/assistance. Since EMTs often work alongside paramedics, advanced life support measures 和 the means by which an EMT can assist are also discussed.

护理人员 are the highest care providers on the EMS career ladder. A paramedic arrives at the emergency scene in an advanced life support ambulance 和 assumes patient care duties from the EMT 和/or EMR. 护理人员 function as leaders of the out-of-hospital team by coordinating care provided by EMRs 和 EMTs. 护理人员 are trained in advanced life support measures such as venipuncture, intravenous therapy, endotracheal intubation, medication administration, EKG interpretation, electrical therapy, 和去纤颤状态.

的 EMS degree program is designed as an option for anyone seeking a career in the EMS, 火, 和/or public safety arenas. Even though a career in this field can be obtained via certificate programs, future promotion in these fields requires an AS degree. 波尔克状态’s AS degree in EMS requires successful completion of the emergency medical responder, emergency medical technology, 和 paramedic certificate programs, in addition to general education requirements. Employment for those trained in the EMS career tiers is available in both the public 和 private sectors, including 火 departments, non-emergency patient transportation companies, ambulance services, hospital emergency departments, industrial health 和 safety organizations, 和 various other public safety-related companies or agencies. 通常, EMS professionals who have attained an AS degree are promoted to work in educational, 行政, or advanced clinical settings.

 潜在的收益

Salary varies based on certification tier attained, amount of experience, 和 other job-related qualifications. Salaries typically range from $25,000 – $48,000 annually.