Do EMTs and Paramedics have the same job responsibilities?
There are several levels of EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) which includes Basic (EMT‐B), Intermediate (EMT‐I), and finally Paramedic. The difference lies in the training. EMT basic is a semester course and includes basic assessment skills, shock and wound care, and patient packaging. Paramedics have to first complete all EMT‐basic coursework, and then attend an additional year of school. They are able to treat the most serious of medical conditions like heart attacks, asthma, sudden death and severe trauma. Additionally, they can start IV’s and insert breathing tubes.
