Click this link to view O*NET’s Tasks section for Emergency Medical Technicians. Note that common tasks are listed toward the top, and less common tasks are listed toward the bottom. According to O*NET, what are some common tasks performed by Emergency Medical Technicians? Select three options.
Answer
A
The development of educational programs to teach children about first aid.
B
Visiting patient homes to assist with basic tasks, such as grooming, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
C
The creation of fire escape plans for residential facilities.
D
The maintanece of vehicles with medical and communication equipment.
E
Administering first aid treatment or life support care
F
Immobilizing patients for the placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Explanation
Emergency Medical Technicians provide care before a patient reaches a medical facility and help transport patients safely. Common tasks include maintaining vehicles and medical or communication equipment, administering first aid or life-support care, and immobilizing patients for stretcher placement and ambulance transport. The other choices describe duties outside the usual EMT role, such as home-care tasks or developing fire escape plans.
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