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Emergency Medical Technicians

by Tara Peris

Emergency medical technicians are responsible for providing immediate care at the site of an accident. Their assistance is integral to treating injuries and streamlining the emergency intervention process. It is a demanding job, and one that requires practitioners to communicate openly and effectively with people in crisis.

The Importance of Open Lines of Communication

Training to be an emergency medical technician is not as easy as you might think. In addition to administering on-the-scene care, EMTs are also responsible for transporting accident victims. This is a complex undertaking, as trauma victims are extremely vulnerable to further injury during the transport process.

Thus, emergency medical technicians must be able to provide on-the-spot assessment and safe transport, and to communicate with doctors in the emergency room about the patients they admit. This requires EMTs to communicate with patients of all ages and backgrounds when getting injury information. It also requires a diverse set of skills including the ability to administer splints, stop bleeding, and insert IV lines.

Depending on the level of training, an emergency medical technician may also provide medication, trachea tubes, and more invasive cardiac support. All of these skills make it essential for an EMT to possess superior communication skills. During crisis situations, medical information must be conveyed from one physician to the next with accuracy and efficiency. The EMT must be able to communicate effectively with all patients, to make immediate assessments, and to pass this information along in a streamlined manner.

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