emt: chapter 1

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HIPPA

Back

legislation that protects a patient's public health information

Front

What is an AEMT?

Back

An EMS professional trained in some ALS interventions

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ALS

Back

advanced procedures such as IV's, advanced airway management, and the administration of certain emergency medications

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MIH

Back

a designated location in which the EMS agency is responsible for providing prehospital care

Front

What is EMS?

Back

A system to provide prehospital care to the sick and injured.

Front

What is BLS?

Back

Basic life saving interventions like CPR

Front

What is an EMT?

Back

An EMS professional trained in BLS intervention

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What is a paramedic?

Back

An EMS professional with extensive training in ALS

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What is medical control?

Back

Physician direction to an EMS team.

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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Back

A proactive process of development that capitalizes on strengths and addresses challenges.