Certified first responder
Certified First Responder
A Certified First Responder (pronounced: sər-ti-fīd fərst rē-spŏn-dər) is a person who has completed a course and received certification in providing pre-hospital care for medical emergencies. They have more skills than someone who is trained in basic first aid but not as much as a EMT.
Etymology
The term "Certified First Responder" is derived from the certification process that these individuals undergo to be recognized as capable of providing initial emergency medical care. The term "first responder" signifies that these individuals are often the first healthcare providers at the scene of an emergency.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Service (EMS): A system that provides emergency medical care to those who need it.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): A healthcare professional who provides emergency medical services.
- Paramedic: A healthcare professional who provides emergency medical services, often in an ambulance setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): The level of medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS): A set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend Basic Life Support to further support the circulation and provide an open airway and adequate ventilation (breathing).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Certified first responder
- Wikipedia's article - Certified first responder
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