5/31/25, 7:50 AM APCO EMD Certification ELABORATED EXAM (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025 LATEST!! Fl…
APCO EMD Certification ELABORATED EXAM
(A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2025 LATEST!!
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Terms in this set (75)
- Understanding the role of EMD obtaining
information through vital points questions and
The objective of EMD is
giving appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
_________, and NOT __________.
- Give training in the use of handling center
equipment.
What does EMD stand Emergency Medical Dispatch
for?
What is a prerequisite for Must have a current CPR certification.
EMD class?
- State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an
EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from
EMD was designed to callers to dispatch resources properly & efficiently.
provide enough material - Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers
to ensure you are able to: as locally approved medical interrogation
guidecards indicate.
NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues
for responders
What are responsibilities - Vitally important role in the EMS system.
of an EMD? - Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics - Maintains confidentiality
of a successful EMD? - Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
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Fire personnel often are local
part of the __________ EMS
system because they
have received
specialized medical
training.
What is resource One of the most important functions of an EMD.
allocation?
What does "hot" mean in "going lights and sirens"
reference to response
mode?
1. Resource w/ basic life support capability
dispatched & told to respond in a NORMAL
response mode.
2. Resource w/ basic life support capability
1. "BLS Cold"
dispatched & told to respond in an EMERGENCY
2. "BLS Hot"
response mode.
3. "ALS Hot"
3. Resource w/ advanced life support capability
4. "FULL Response"
dispatched & told to respond in an EMERGENCY
response mode.
4. When "everything rolls" using the EMERGENCY
response mode.
Utilizing resources - Be familiar w/ their capabilities.
effectively means making - Follow your EMD Guidecards.
the best use of what you - Recognize the importance of conserving higher
have available. This level resources.
includes:
What does liability mean? That you are ultimately responsible for your actions.
Defined ad failure to act or perform in a particular
situation as any other reasonable, prudent TC (w/
What is negligence?
the same or similar training) would under the same
or similar circumstances.
Defined as negligent conduct that was not
What is simple
purposeful or caused by "malicious intent." May be a
negligence?
result of human error - you didn't mean to do it.
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APCO EMD Certification ELABORATED EXAM
(A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2025 LATEST!!
Save
Terms in this set (75)
- Understanding the role of EMD obtaining
information through vital points questions and
The objective of EMD is
giving appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
_________, and NOT __________.
- Give training in the use of handling center
equipment.
What does EMD stand Emergency Medical Dispatch
for?
What is a prerequisite for Must have a current CPR certification.
EMD class?
- State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an
EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from
EMD was designed to callers to dispatch resources properly & efficiently.
provide enough material - Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers
to ensure you are able to: as locally approved medical interrogation
guidecards indicate.
NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues
for responders
What are responsibilities - Vitally important role in the EMS system.
of an EMD? - Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics - Maintains confidentiality
of a successful EMD? - Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
https://quizlet.com/1049874418/apco-emd-certification-elaborated-exam-a-graded-100-verified-questions-answers-2025-latest-flash-cards/?new 1/10
, 5/31/25, 7:50 AM APCO EMD Certification ELABORATED EXAM (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025 LATEST!! Fl…
Fire personnel often are local
part of the __________ EMS
system because they
have received
specialized medical
training.
What is resource One of the most important functions of an EMD.
allocation?
What does "hot" mean in "going lights and sirens"
reference to response
mode?
1. Resource w/ basic life support capability
dispatched & told to respond in a NORMAL
response mode.
2. Resource w/ basic life support capability
1. "BLS Cold"
dispatched & told to respond in an EMERGENCY
2. "BLS Hot"
response mode.
3. "ALS Hot"
3. Resource w/ advanced life support capability
4. "FULL Response"
dispatched & told to respond in an EMERGENCY
response mode.
4. When "everything rolls" using the EMERGENCY
response mode.
Utilizing resources - Be familiar w/ their capabilities.
effectively means making - Follow your EMD Guidecards.
the best use of what you - Recognize the importance of conserving higher
have available. This level resources.
includes:
What does liability mean? That you are ultimately responsible for your actions.
Defined ad failure to act or perform in a particular
situation as any other reasonable, prudent TC (w/
What is negligence?
the same or similar training) would under the same
or similar circumstances.
Defined as negligent conduct that was not
What is simple
purposeful or caused by "malicious intent." May be a
negligence?
result of human error - you didn't mean to do it.
https://quizlet.com/1049874418/apco-emd-certification-elaborated-exam-a-graded-100-verified-questions-answers-2025-latest-flash-cards/?new 2/10
