License Description:
Emergency Medical Technicians administer immediate medical treatment
and transport sick or injured persons to a medical facility, They respond
to instructions from a medical dispatcher and drive specially equipped
emergency vehicles. They monitor communication equipment to maintain
contact with the dispatcher and aid in removing victims from the scene
of an accident or catastrophe. They determine the nature and extent
of an illness or injury and the magnitude of a catastrophe to determine
first-aid procedures or the need for additional assistance. They administer
prescribed medical treatment at the site of an emergency or during transport.
This may include applying splints, administering oxygen, bleeding control,
treating minor wounds or abrasions, or administering artificial resuscitation.
They assist the treatment center admitting staff by obtaining and recording
information about the victim's vital statistics and the circumstances
of the emergency. They are responsible for maintaining their emergency
vehicles, their medical and communication equipment, and for replenishing
their medical equipment and medical supplies. They may assist in controlling
crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at the scene
of a catastrophe. In addition, they may assist professional medical
staff in emergency treatment after the victims reach the medical facility.
1) Must be 18
years of age
2) Successfully
complete Arkansas criminal history background check and possibly a
national check
3) Complete the National Standard Curriculum (DOT) Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) course
4) Challenge and successfully pass the State certification exam (written
and skills).
Written and practical
examinations: $70.00 Written exam. Certification: $20.00, Recertification:
$20.00 every two years.
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