APCO EMD Certification -Examination with
Well Detailed Question & Answers Perfectly
A+ Grade (Newest Updated Versions
The objective of EMD is _________, and NOT __________. ANSWER>>>>-
Understanding the role of EMD obtaining information through vital points questions and giving
appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
- Give training in the use of handling center equipment.
What does EMD stand for? ANSWER>>>>Emergency Medical Dispatch
What is a prerequisite for EMD class? ANSWER>>>>Must have a current CPR
certification.
EMD was designed to provide enough material to ensure you are able to: ANSWER>>>>-
State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from callers to dispatch resources properly &
efficiently.
, - Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers as locally approved medical interrogation
guidecards indicate.
*NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues for responders*
What are responsibilities of an EMD? ANSWER>>>>- Vitally important role in the EMS
system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics of a successful EMD? ANSWER>>>>- Maintains confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the __________ EMS system because they have received
specialized medical training. ANSWER>>>>local
What is resource allocation? ANSWER>>>>One of the most important functions of an
EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? ANSWER>>>>"going lights and
sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
4. "FULL Response" ANSWER>>>>1. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched
& told to respond in a NORMAL response mode.
Well Detailed Question & Answers Perfectly
A+ Grade (Newest Updated Versions
The objective of EMD is _________, and NOT __________. ANSWER>>>>-
Understanding the role of EMD obtaining information through vital points questions and giving
appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
- Give training in the use of handling center equipment.
What does EMD stand for? ANSWER>>>>Emergency Medical Dispatch
What is a prerequisite for EMD class? ANSWER>>>>Must have a current CPR
certification.
EMD was designed to provide enough material to ensure you are able to: ANSWER>>>>-
State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from callers to dispatch resources properly &
efficiently.
, - Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers as locally approved medical interrogation
guidecards indicate.
*NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues for responders*
What are responsibilities of an EMD? ANSWER>>>>- Vitally important role in the EMS
system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics of a successful EMD? ANSWER>>>>- Maintains confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the __________ EMS system because they have received
specialized medical training. ANSWER>>>>local
What is resource allocation? ANSWER>>>>One of the most important functions of an
EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? ANSWER>>>>"going lights and
sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
4. "FULL Response" ANSWER>>>>1. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched
& told to respond in a NORMAL response mode.
