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EMS 101 articles are intended to educate a non-emergency medical services audience about the emergency medical services profession. These articles are written by EMS1 staff members and EMS1 contributors, and cover a wide range of topics from EMS protocols all paramedics & EMTs should follow to an overview of the necessary requirements for becoming a paramedic.

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Paramedic vs. EMT: Which path is right for you?
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Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming a basic EMT
How to find EMT jobs
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The number of EMT jobs available is expected to grow 6% by 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
What is the job of a paramedic and what are the requirements for certification?
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Paramedic training is intense and rigorous, but the rewards of serving others can be tremendous
Want to become an EMT? This is what you need to know
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Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there's plenty of room to grow
A guide to pediatric vital signs
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For your reference: A pediatric vitals chart broken down by age range
Compensated vs. decompensated shock: what you need to know
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When shock is suspected, it's important to identify which stage you're working with
A simplified method for 12-lead ECG electrode placement
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Use this method to identify landmarks as an alternative to the sternal notch placement of electrodes for acquiring a 12-lead ECG
A basic overview of shock for EMS
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A review of shock stages, signs and symptoms and treatments for the EMT or paramedic student
How joining a first responder credit union can increase your savings
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When you switch to a credit union for EMS and fire professionals, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
How to become a 911 dispatcher
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Emergency dispatchers are crucial for obtaining information needed to determine an emergency course of action.
EMS protocols all paramedics should follow
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Training paramedics and EMTs on changes to EMS protocols ensures they’re performing to the best of their ability within the parameters of recognized standards
Which opioids are Americans Googling the most?
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EMS1 looked at Google Trends data to discover which opioids are most often researched.
How to become a paramedic abroad
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Becoming a paramedic abroad can be both challenging and rewarding
8 deadly forms of fentanyl
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What each form of fentanyl means for the user and first responder
History of the NREMT in the United States
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Emergency response and medical treatment is a sophisticated process that requires rigorous training. Qualified emergency medicine is a relatively recent phenomenon thanks, in part, to the National Registry of EMTs.
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