West Coast EMT Final Study Guide rated A+
Levels of EMS - ANSWER National- every state must meet or exceed guidelines by NHTSA State- regulates EMTs for the state Local- local guidelines Roles of EMS - ANSWER EMR- emergency medical responders (law enforcement, firefighters, care with limited equipment) EMT- emergency medical technician, completed EMT course & more trained AEMT- advanced emergency medical technician, added knowledge and skills in ALS Paramedics- extensive training (1,000-1,300 hours) PCR - ANSWER Patient care report Considered a legal document Mostly electronic Court's perception matters Make sure they are perfect If it wasn't documented, it didn't happen (treatment) Types of Stress - ANSWER Acute- occur during stressful situation Delayed- manifest after event Cumulative- prolonged or excessive stress PTSD CISM Team - ANSWER Critical Incident Stress Management- developed to address acute stress situations and decrease the risk of PTSD
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