Can I still practice as EMT? Do I lose my liscense? Does it not affect my EMT cert?
Please provide links or resources. Thanks
2007-12-13 12:07:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
it would be wonderful if the AZHD listed some more info on their EMT page! however they do not! so i am left in the dark!
i did find something about oregon EMT not being able to use their licsence until they get a recert- perhaps az is the same?
2007-12-13 13:28:00 · update #1
in order to practice as an EMT you MUST have a valid CPR card, we have had EMTs get fired because their CPR card expired the day before and they did their job anyway, they should be glad that they didnt end up getting sued by the vics families. so if you work in EMS dont let it expire and if you dont work in EMS still dont let it expire. It's a lot easier to get CPR re-certified than to have to take all your EMT classes again and it's a hell of a lot cheaper too.
2007-12-14 02:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by SoCal Paramedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Charlie B's answer the best. You should really look into becoming familiar with the regulations that allow you to practice. Yes, you most definetly need a current CPR card to be a certified EMT. Look for some of the providers that give 2 year or more certification, so you don't have to do it every single year, makes it a bit easier. Everyone in health care needs to keep up a current CPR card, even doctors.
2007-12-14 00:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by Scottsays 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think your EMT-B cert is valid unless you possess a AHA Healthcare Provider cert in concurrence.
Besides if you work for any service, your CPR card is always a requirement or if you are registered in your county (req. to work as an EMT).
And anyways, the CPR guidelines have recently changed from the American Heart Association so it wouldn't hurt you to take the class.
So basically: No you cannot practice as an EMT if you do not have a CPR cert.
2007-12-13 14:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by nickylean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The CPR certification is mostly for use in a professional setting (ie child-care, patient care, etc), and in that setting, the institution could get in trouble if you did CPR as an employee and screwed up. As for Good Samaritan situations, you find an individual not breathing, the certification means nothing. You do CPR, and there are no legal repercussions at all. You won't get into trouble for performing CPR on someone who needs it.
2016-04-09 01:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you think that those in chagre of EMT should give you the answer about CPR expiration.?
2007-12-13 13:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are an EMT you would know the answer tho the question.
2007-12-13 17:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋