EMT vs Paramedic: Key Differences

What does EMT stand for?

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Emergency Management Team

• Emergency Medical Transport

• Emergency Medical Training

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a paramedic?

• Administering CPR

• Performing advanced airway management

• Driving the ambulance

• Scheduling appointments

What is one key difference between an EMT and a paramedic?

• Paramedics can perform surgery

• EMTs can administer medications

• Paramedics have more advanced training

• EMTs work in hospitals

Which of the following procedures can a paramedic perform that an EMT cannot?

• Basic wound care

• Administering intravenous medications

• Taking vital signs

• Transporting patients

What is the minimum level of education required to become an EMT?

• High school diploma or GED

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

Which of the following is a skill that both EMTs and paramedics are trained to perform?

• Administering advanced cardiac life support

• Performing basic life support

• Conducting surgical procedures

• Prescribing medications

What type of certification is required for both EMTs and paramedics?

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification

• American Medical Association (AMA) certification

• American Red Cross certification

• National Nurses United (NNU) certification

Which of the following is a common workplace for both EMTs and paramedics?

• Schools

• Factories

• Ambulances

• Retail stores

What is one of the main goals of an EMT when arriving at an emergency scene?

• To diagnose the patient's condition

• To provide immediate care and transport

• To perform surgery

• To prescribe medication

Which of the following is a task that paramedics are specifically trained to perform?

• Administering oxygen

• Performing endotracheal intubation

• Taking patient history

• Applying bandages