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Define key terms introduced in this chapter.\u003Cbr>2. Describe the competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) . 16-17,  31-37\u003Cbr>3. Describe the scope of practice of the AEMT.  5-9 |\n| \u003Cbr>Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach\u003Cbr>Melissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss\u003Cbr>|\n\n\n| Objectives |\n| --- |\n| 4. Place the roles and responsibilities of the AEMT in the larger contexts of emergency medical services (EMS), health care, and public health.  21-29\u003Cbr>5. Discuss key issues in the contemporary practice of the AEMT, including professionalism, the focus on patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice.  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  38 |\n| \u003Cbr>Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach\u003Cbr>Melissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss\u003Cbr>|\n\nIntroduction  \n• AEMTs are a critical part of the emergency medical services (EMS) .  \n• They provide comfort, emergency medical care, and transportation.  \n• AEMTs provide a link between patients and the health care and public health systems.  \nAdvanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach  \nMelissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss  \nEMS and EMS Providers  \n• EMS systems developed to provide lifesaving care and emergency transportation to critically ill and injured patients.  \n• EMS providers engage in community health education and promotion efforts and work in a variety of settings.  \nAdvanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach  \nMelissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss  \nThe Contemporary EMS Profession  \n• EMS knowledge defined in documents published by NHTSA.  \n– National EMS Core Content  \n– National EMS Scope of Practice  \n– National EMS Education Standards  \nAdvanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach  \nMelissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss  \n| EMS and EMS Providers |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Figure 1–1 AEMTs work in a variety of settings.(© Craig Jackson/In the Dark Photography) |\n| \u003Cbr>Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach\u003Cbr>Melissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss\u003Cbr>|\n\nThe Contemporary EMS Profession  \n• EMT Oath and EMT Code of Ethics describe the professional conduct expected of EMS personnel.  \n• EMS providers must be aware of activities and agendas of major EMS state and national professional agencies and organizations.  \nAdvanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach  \nMelissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss  \nThink About It  \n• While on a call you see a coworker photograph a patient. Later, when you ask them about it, they tell you they are going to post the photo online because it was unusual.  \n• What role do rules of professional conduct play in this situation?  \nAdvanced EMT: A Clinical-Based Approach  \nMelissa Alexander • Richard Belle • Medical Editor: Steven Weiss","cbCaift45bu93lVm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaift45bu93lVm","pdf",1041160,39,"English","# Objectives\n## Key terms, competencies, roles, and responsibilities\n## Scope of practice of the AEMT\n## AEMT roles within EMS, health care, and public health\n## Contemporary issues: professionalism, patient safety, research, evidence-based practice\n# Introduction\n## AEMTs in emergency medical services\n## EMS systems and EMS providers\n## Contemporary EMS profession and guidance documents\n# Professional conduct scenario","[{\"question\":\"What will readers learn from Chapter 1 objectives about AEMT practice?\",\"answer\":\"Readers will learn key terms, competencies, roles, responsibilities, and professional characteristics of the AEMT, along with how the AEMT scope of practice is described in the chapter. 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