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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your decision to become an EMT-Paramedic. Before you begin this reward-
ing endeavor, it is important to understand what the job of a twenty-first century EMT-Paramedic

entails.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has made significant advances over the last 30 years. Not
that long ago, the ambulance was simply a vehicle that provided rapid, horizontal transportation
to the hospital. Today, equipped with the latest in equipment and technology, the ambulance is
truly a mobile emergency department. The twenty-first century paramedic is a highly trained
health care professional.

Part 1: Introduction to