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EMS systems
Term | Definition |
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ALS | Advanced procedures, such as drug administration |
BLS | Basic life-saving interventions, such as CPR |
EMT | EMS professional trained and BLS interventions |
AEMT | EMS professional trained and some ALS interventions |
Paramedic | EMS professional trained in ALS interventions |
Medical Control | Physician instructions to EMS team |
CQI | A system of internal reviews and audits |
EMS | A system to provide prehospital care to the sick and injured |
Continuing Education | A required amount of training to maintain skills |
Quality Control | Responsibility of the medical Director to ensure that appropriate care is delivered by an EMT |
Primary Service Area | Designated area in which the EMS service is responsible for providing prehospital care |
Medical Director | The physician who authorizes the EMT to perform on the field |
Americans with Disabilities Act | Protects disabled individuals from discrimination |