EMT training

EMS stands for emergency medical services, the pre-hospital emergency services provided by groups of people such as the emergency medical technician (EMT). EMTs have the responsibility of responding to emergency calls and providing immediate care to the critically injured until more advanced medical help is available. For EMTs to be effective, proper training is imperative—because in the instability of emergency situations, the wrong actions could be more damaging than non-action. The core components of the EMT training course are designed to address the immediate needs of the critically injured or ill. The classroom training of an entry-level EMT comprises of at least 110 hours, with additional hours for actual skills application in clinical areas and ambulances. The course standards were set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for all EMT training in the United States, although each state may vary with certification requirements.