AEMT
Nov. 2022Patient Assessment: Conducting initial patient assessments to determine the nature and extent of the patient's condition or injury.
Emergency Medical Treatment: Administering basic and advanced medical treatments within their scope of practice, such as administering oxygen, glucose, medications, and performing advanced airway management techniques.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Performing CPR and other life-saving interventions to stabilize patients in cardiac arrest.
Patient Care: Providing appropriate care and monitoring patients during transport to a medical facility.
Communication: Communicating effectively with other members of the healthcare team, dispatchers, and receiving medical facilities to provide accurate information about the patient's condition.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and detailed patient care records, including vital signs, treatments administered, and the patient's response to treatment.
Medical Equipment Operation: Operating complex medical equipment such as defibrillators, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
Scene Management: Assisting with scene management and ensuring scene safety for both patients and emergency responders.
Transportation: Safely transporting patients to medical facilities while providing ongoing care and monitoring.
Patient Advocacy: Advocating for the needs and well-being of patients while providing compassionate care.
Continuing Education: Engaging in ongoing education and training to stay current with advances in emergency medical care and maintain certification.
Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare providers and emergency responders to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.