WHAT IS AN FIRST RESPONDER (EMT-FR)?

This Level of education is designed for the person who is usually fist on the scene.  Thier priority is to provide immediate care for life-threatening injuries, controlling the scene, and preparing for the arrival of the ambulance.

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Scottsville First Responder Jan-Feb 2004

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMT-B)?

   Education for the EMT-B deals with the assessment and care of the ill or injured patient.  This level is more advance than the EMT-First Responder. Basic Life Support EMS agencies utilize the EMT-B.

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WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE (EMT-I)?

   This EMT has passed specific additional education programs in order to provide some level of advance life support, such as initiation of IV (intervenous) lines, advance airway techniques, and administration of some medications beyond those of the EMT-B is permitted to administer.

At the present time Kentucky does not have an EMT-I program.

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WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC (EMT-P)?

   Paramedic education must meet the U.S. Department of Transportation's  (DOT) National Standard Paramedic Curriculum. Paramedic can usually perform but not limited to  relative invasive field care, including insertion of endotracheal tubes, initiation of IV Lines, administration of a variety of medications, interpretation of electrocardiograms, and cardiac defibrillation.

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WHAT IS AN CRITICAL CARE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT PROGRAM (CCEMTP)?

   This program is designed to provide the advance educational foundation required for specialist transporting critical care patents.  It prepares paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team.

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