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certified - correct answers A title given when a person has shown that he or she has met requirements
based on knowledge of certain facts
clinical practice guideline (CPG - correct answers A statement that includes recommendations designed
to provide optimal care; depends on the paramedic's ability to select which aspects of care are
appropriate for the particular patient situation.
continuous quality improvement (CQI) - correct answers A system of internal and external reviews and
audits of all aspects of a paramedic service
direct medical control - correct answers Medical direction given in real time to an EMS service or
paramedic
emergency medical services (EMS) - correct answers A health care system designed to bring immediate
on-scene prehospital care to those in need along with transport to a definitive medical care facility.
health care professional - correct answers A person who follows specific professional attributes that are
outlined in this profession.
indirect medical control - correct answers Medical direction given through a set of protocols, policies,
and/or standards
licensed - correct answers Similar to certified, a person who has shown a degree of competency in a
specific occupation and is granted ability to function through a governmental body.
medical direction - correct answers Direction given to an EMS service or paramedic by a physician
mobile intensive care units (MICUs) - correct answers An early title given to an ambulance-style unit
profession - correct answers A specialized set of knowledge, skills, and/or expertise