Advanced EMT

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

None

Background check

Required

Advanced EMTs are Emergency Medical Technicians who administer advanced medical treatment and transport sick or injured persons to a medical facility. They respond to instructions from a medical dispatcher and drive specially equipped emergency vehicles. They monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher and aid in removing victims from the scene of an accident or catastrophe. They determine the nature and extent of an illness or injury and the magnitude of a catastrophe to determine appropriate medical procedures or the need for additional assistance. They administer prescribed medical treatment at the site of an emergency or during transport. This may include applying splints, administering oxygen, or intravenous fluids, treating minor wounds or abrasions, or administering artificial resuscitation. They assist the treatment center admitting staff by obtaining and recording information about the victim's vital statistics and the circumstances of the emergency. Requirements: Must successfully complete Arkansas Criminal History background check and possibly a national check. Must be currently licensed as an Arkansas Emergency Medical Technician. Must complete the National EMS Educational Standards course for Advanced EMT. Must challenge and successfully pass the National Registry certification exam (CBT). Examinations and Fees: National Registry (NREMT): $144.00 Computer Based Test (CBT) Licensure application fee: $20.00 License renewal fee: $20.00 every two years