We in Maryland have the EMT-I level of training. They are able to administer most first line cardiac meds and many of the cardiac related ALS skills. Due to the increase in EMT-P training and scope of practice, many jurisdictions are having a hard time attracting and retaining paramedics, so are recruiting at the EMT-I level.

Humor: I am sure you have seen the following and in many ways it is quite true. However, not all of us Ps shy away from the “dirty” work, I too clean vomit, blood and other bodily functions from my patients and ensure BLS before ALS. Maybe, I am one of a dying breed, but feel no work is beneath me; it is a team effort, as it all benefits the patient. I even clean up after myself and make sure all sharps are out of harms way. Pete

“PARAMEDICS SAVE LIVES – EMTs SAVE PARAMEDICS”