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AssignmentMultiple Choice

EMT Levels and Certification

Question 8 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Which organization establishes and oversees the content of the EMT and paramedic courses?

Answer
A
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
B
National Institute of Health (NIH)
C
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW)
D
National Safety Act (NSA)

Explanation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) developed national standard curricula for EMT and paramedic training and provides guidance on their content. The NIH conducts health research, while HEW and the National Safety Act are not the organizations responsible for these course curricula.

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