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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 6e (Bledsoe) g g g g g g g g
Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine
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1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller g
B) Managed health care g g
C) Health promotion g
D) Internet
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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols
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