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About the Emergency Medical Services Program
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel are usually the first health care professionals on the scene of an accident or called to assist someone with a sudden, serious illness. It is their job to provide immediate care to the ill and injured.
EMS personnel generally work outside of the hospital. They respond to traffic and industrial accidents and other emergencies. They treat patients with a wide variety of problems. EMS professionals must think quickly and clearly. They often make independent decisions that can mean life or death for the patient. Employment and volunteer opportunities are available with rescue squads, fire departments, emergency rooms and private industry. There are different levels of training and practice. Job function and salary depend on the credential obtained.
For registration and information on ACLS, PALS, BTLS & PED-BTLS courses ONLY, please contact the Medical Education Campus Continuing Education Department at 703.822.6523.
The first step to beginning health career training at NOVA/MEC is to attend an information session.
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