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EMS systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ALS | Advanced procedures, such as drug administration |
| BLS | Basic life-saving interventions, such as CPR |
| EMT | EMS professional trained and BLS interventions |
| AEMT | EMS professional trained and some ALS interventions |
| Paramedic | EMS professional trained in ALS interventions |
| Medical Control | Physician instructions to EMS team |
| CQI | A system of internal reviews and audits |
| EMS | A system to provide prehospital care to the sick and injured |
| Continuing Education | A required amount of training to maintain skills |
| Quality Control | Responsibility of the medical Director to ensure that appropriate care is delivered by an EMT |
| Primary Service Area | Designated area in which the EMS service is responsible for providing prehospital care |
| Medical Director | The physician who authorizes the EMT to perform on the field |
| Americans with Disabilities Act | Protects disabled individuals from discrimination |