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The '''National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians''' ('''NAEMT''') is a national [[Emergency medical services]] [[professional association]] representing all [[Emergency medical technician|EMT]]s and [[Paramedics]]. The NAEMT educational programs also have an international scope.
The '''National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians''' ('''NAEMT''') is a national [[emergency medical services]] [[professional association]] representing all [[Emergency medical technician|EMT]]s and [[paramedics]]. NAEMT educational programs also have an international scope.


The [[mission statement]] of NAEMT (from their web site) "is to represent and serve emergency medical services personnel through advocacy, educational programs and [[research]]." Founded in 1975, the association is composed of multiple committees.
The [[mission statement]] of NAEMT is "to represent and serve emergency medical services personnel through advocacy, educational programs, and [[research]]." Founded in 1975, the association is composed of multiple committees.


Three unique educational programs are offered by the NAEMT. These short courses consist of several lectures, as well as teaching and evaluation stations, over two days, for a total of 16 hours of training.
NAEMT offers four unique educational programs. These short two-day courses consist of several lectures and teaching and evaluation stations for a total of 16 hours of training.


==Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)==
==Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)==


Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as a course is sponsored by the NAEMT and endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). This course covers the most common medical complaints and provides method of rapidly assessing and managing a patient in medical crisis.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/amls_a/amls_a.aspx |title=NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support |access-date=2011-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702204101/http://www.naemt.org/education/amls_a/amls_a.aspx |archive-date=2011-07-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) os a course is sponsored by the NAEMT and endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). This course covers the most common medical complaints and provides method of rapidly assessing and managing a patient in medical crisis.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/amls_a/amls_a.aspx |title=NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support |access-date=2011-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702204101/http://www.naemt.org/education/amls_a/amls_a.aspx |archive-date=2011-07-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)==
==Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)==


Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) as a course is based on the [[Advanced Trauma Life Support]], a course for physicians developed by the [[American College of Surgeons]], Committee on Trauma. PHTLS courses follow the principles of care of trauma patients as developed by this Committee on Trauma. The Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons also provides the medical direction and content oversight for the PHTLS program.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is a course is based on the [[Advanced Trauma Life Support]], a course for physicians developed by the [[American College of Surgeons]]' Committee on Trauma. PHTLS courses follow the principles of care of trauma patients as developed by the committee. The committee also provides the medical direction and content oversight for the PHTLS program.


Although originating in the United States, PHTLS is international in scope and courses are found in 33 countries worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/PHTLS/phtls_a.aspx |title=NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support |access-date=2009-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216032438/http://www.naemt.org/education/PHTLS/phtls_a.aspx |archive-date=2009-12-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> PHTLS is also equivalent to [[ITLS]] course.
Although it originated in the United States, PHTLS is international in scope; courses are found in 33 countries worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/PHTLS/phtls_a.aspx |title=NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support |access-date=2009-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216032438/http://www.naemt.org/education/PHTLS/phtls_a.aspx |archive-date=2009-12-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> PHTLS is also equivalent to [[ITLS]] course.


==Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)==
==Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)==


Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) was introduced in 2000 as the Pediatric Prehospital Care course. EPC replaced PPC in February 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/epc_a.aspx |title=NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care |access-date=2009-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217094844/http://www.naemt.org/education/epc_a.aspx |archive-date=2009-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The course provides prehospital providers instruction in the approach to sick and injured children. Areas covered include respiratory, cardiovascular, medical, and traumatic emergencies, as well as the treatment of children with special health care requirements.
Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) was introduced in 2000 as the Pediatric Prehospital Care course. EPC replaced PPC in February 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/epc_a.aspx |title=NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care |access-date=2009-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217094844/http://www.naemt.org/education/epc_a.aspx |archive-date=2009-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The course provides prehospital providers instruction in the approach to sick and injured children. Areas covered include respiratory, cardiovascular, medical, and traumatic emergencies as well as the treatment of children with special health care requirements.


EPC is an equivalent program as the [[pediatric advanced life support]] course.
EPC is an equivalent program to the [[pediatric advanced life support]] course.


==EMS Safety==
==EMS Safety==


EMS Safety is a new course that focuses on the safety of the EMS Provider.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/EMSSafety/EMSSafety.aspx |title=NAEMT EMS Safety |access-date=2012-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504202923/http://www.naemt.org/education/EMSSafety/EMSSafety.aspx |archive-date=2012-05-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
EMS Safety is a course that focuses on the safety of the EMS provider.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.naemt.org/education/EMSSafety/EMSSafety.aspx |title=NAEMT EMS Safety |access-date=2012-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504202923/http://www.naemt.org/education/EMSSafety/EMSSafety.aspx |archive-date=2012-05-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The learning objectives are:

The learning objectives are:
-Identify key elements in the safe operation of an ambulance.
Identify key elements in the safe operation of an ambulance.

-Describe techniques for moving and securing patients safely.
Describe techniques for moving and securing patients safely.
-Recognize situations where the EMS practitioner may be at risk of violence, and how such situations may be either avoided or addressed.

-Appreciate the importance of maintaining good personal health, and the impact of EMS service on practitioners' personal health.
Recognize situations where the EMS practitioner may be at risk of violence and how such situations may be either avoided or addressed.
-Address safety elements in a variety of operational situations

Appreciate the importance of maintaining good personal health and the impact of EMS service on practitioners' personal health.

Address safety elements in a variety of operational situations.


==NAEMT lobbying==
==NAEMT lobbying==
In March 2013, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians sponsored "EMS on the Hill Day" during which NAEMT staff members and other EMT professionals spoke to congressional staffers and Representatives about H.R. 235 the [[Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013]], asking them to support it.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hsieh|first=Art|title=3 key goals of EMS on the Hill Day 2013|url=http://www.ems1.com/columnists/art-hsieh/articles/1415174-3-key-goals-of-EMS-on-the-Hill-Day-2013/|publisher=EMS1|accessdate=April 1, 2013}}</ref> The Bill would amend the [[Public Health Service Act]] to direct the [[United States Secretary of Health and Human Services|Secretary]] of [[United States Department of Health and Human Services|Health and Human Services (HHS)]] to establish a demonstration program for states with a shortage of [[Emergency medical technician|emergency medical technicians (EMTs)]] to streamline state requirements and procedures to assist [[veteran]]s who completed military EMT training while serving in the [[United States Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] to meet state EMT certification and [[licensure]].<ref name=235overview>{{cite web|title=H.R. 235 - Congress.gov|url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/235|publisher=United States Congress|accessdate=April 1, 2013}}</ref> The bill passed in the [[United States House of Representatives]] on February 12, 2013, and was referred to the [[United States Senate]].
In March 2013, NAEMT sponsored "EMS on the Hill Day" during which staff members and other EMT professionals spoke to congressional staffers and representatives about H.R. 235, the [[Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013]], asking them to support it.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hsieh|first=Art|title=3 key goals of EMS on the Hill Day 2013|url=http://www.ems1.com/columnists/art-hsieh/articles/1415174-3-key-goals-of-EMS-on-the-Hill-Day-2013/|publisher=EMS1|accessdate=April 1, 2013}}</ref> The bill would amend the [[Public Health Service Act]] to direct the [[United States Secretary of Health and Human Services|secretary]] of [[United States Department of Health and Human Services|Health and Human Services (HHS)]] to establish a demonstration program for states with a shortage of [[Emergency medical technician|emergency medical technicians (EMTs)]] to streamline state requirements and procedures to assist [[veteran]]s who completed military EMT training while serving in the [[United States Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] to meet state EMT certification and [[licensure]].<ref name=235overview>{{cite web|title=H.R. 235 - Congress.gov|url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/235|publisher=United States Congress|accessdate=April 1, 2013}}</ref> The bill passed the [[United States House of Representatives]] on February 12, 2013, and was referred to the [[United States Senate]], where it died when a new congressional session started.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:27, 2 February 2022

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
AbbreviationNAEMT
Typeprofessional association
04-2576267[1]
Legal status501(c)(6)[1]
PurposeTo engance and foster excellence in pre-hospital emergency medical care and to promote the professional and other related interest of EMS practitioners.
HeadquartersClinton, Mississippi, U.S.
Coordinates32°21′03″N 90°19′37″W / 32.350835°N 90.327016°W / 32.350835; -90.327016
Matt Zavadsky[2]
Pamela Lane[3]
Revenue$2,773,244[1] (in 2018)
Expenses$2,620,620[1] (in 2018)
Employees7[1] (in 2018)
Websitewww.naemt.org

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is a national emergency medical services professional association representing all EMTs and paramedics. NAEMT educational programs also have an international scope.

The mission statement of NAEMT is "to represent and serve emergency medical services personnel through advocacy, educational programs, and research." Founded in 1975, the association is composed of multiple committees.

NAEMT offers four unique educational programs. These short two-day courses consist of several lectures and teaching and evaluation stations for a total of 16 hours of training.

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) os a course is sponsored by the NAEMT and endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). This course covers the most common medical complaints and provides method of rapidly assessing and managing a patient in medical crisis.[4]

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is a course is based on the Advanced Trauma Life Support, a course for physicians developed by the American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma. PHTLS courses follow the principles of care of trauma patients as developed by the committee. The committee also provides the medical direction and content oversight for the PHTLS program.

Although it originated in the United States, PHTLS is international in scope; courses are found in 33 countries worldwide.[5] PHTLS is also equivalent to ITLS course.

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) was introduced in 2000 as the Pediatric Prehospital Care course. EPC replaced PPC in February 2007.[6] The course provides prehospital providers instruction in the approach to sick and injured children. Areas covered include respiratory, cardiovascular, medical, and traumatic emergencies as well as the treatment of children with special health care requirements.

EPC is an equivalent program to the pediatric advanced life support course.

EMS Safety

EMS Safety is a course that focuses on the safety of the EMS provider.[7] The learning objectives are:

• Identify key elements in the safe operation of an ambulance.

• Describe techniques for moving and securing patients safely.

• Recognize situations where the EMS practitioner may be at risk of violence and how such situations may be either avoided or addressed.

• Appreciate the importance of maintaining good personal health and the impact of EMS service on practitioners' personal health.

• Address safety elements in a variety of operational situations.

NAEMT lobbying

In March 2013, NAEMT sponsored "EMS on the Hill Day" during which staff members and other EMT professionals spoke to congressional staffers and representatives about H.R. 235, the Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013, asking them to support it.[8] The bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program for states with a shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to streamline state requirements and procedures to assist veterans who completed military EMT training while serving in the Armed Forces to meet state EMT certification and licensure.[9] The bill passed the United States House of Representatives on February 12, 2013, and was referred to the United States Senate, where it died when a new congressional session started.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Inc. Internal Revenue Service. December 31, 2018.
  2. ^ "Board of Directors". National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "Our Staff". National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  4. ^ "NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support". Archived from the original on 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  5. ^ "NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support". Archived from the original on 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
  6. ^ "NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care". Archived from the original on 2009-12-17. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
  7. ^ "NAEMT EMS Safety". Archived from the original on 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
  8. ^ Hsieh, Art. "3 key goals of EMS on the Hill Day 2013". EMS1. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  9. ^ "H.R. 235 - Congress.gov". United States Congress. Retrieved April 1, 2013.