Emergency Medical training is provided by Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems(MIEMSS). This group provides the classes and licenses for all providers in Maryland. Some classes are held through Maryland Fire Rescue Institute but the licenses are done by MIEMSS. Below are the provider descriptions, but this is just a small part of the classes the providers have to take. For each level of training there are continuing education classes that must be taken.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR): (MFRI Course Description) Major topics covered in this course are an introduction to the EMS system; legal aspects of care, equipment, tools, and supplies; general anatomy and patient assessment; respiratory system, resuscitation, and CPR; aids to resuscitation and oxygen administration; management of bleeding, shock, and soft tissue injuries; management of fractures and spinal injuries; environmental emergencies and care of burns; care of special patients, including obstetric, pediatric, and elderly; and special incidents including triage, water accidents, and gaining access to and moving patients. Methods of instruction include lecture, online activities, discussion and team-focused practical exercises.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): (MFRI Course Description) Major topics covered in this course include legal aspects of emergency care, infection control, patient assessment, the respiratory system, oxygen adjuncts and delivery, CPR, AED, bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries and management, spinal immobilization, pediatric and obstetric emergencies, crisis intervention, multiple casualty and triage management, ambulance operations, and EMS systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, classroom and online activities, discussion, and team-focused practical scenarios.
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic: All skills under EMT-I plus additional medication administration and nasotracheal intubation.131 hours of EMT-B plus 1,110 hours minimum.72 hours continuing education every two years for recertification.
