Question

EMT-Basic

[B]
Authorized for Clinical Practice in accordance with policy CLI-003 and guidance within this Patient Care Protocols manual and the scope of practice as outline by his/her current EMT-B certification issued by the TxDSHS. EMT-B do not have authorization from the Medical Director to perform any of the following tasks:
1. Any EMT-I restrictions
2. Assume primary care of Priority 3 acuity with ALS interventions, except for the following:
a. Patient with IV access without medication administration.
b. Patient who requires the following medication(s):
i. Dextrose 50% or 25%
ii. Oral Glucose
iii. Glucagon
iv. Albuterol
v. Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
vi. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
vii. NARCAN
viii. Zofran
ix. Phenergan
x. Nitroglycerin Spray - stable angina
xi. ASA

Answer 1

An EMT-Basic is authorized for clinical practice according to their certification, but they have limitations on the tasks they can perform. They can administer certain medications under the authorization of their Medical Director.

Step-by-step explanation:

An EMT-Basic is authorized for clinical practice in accordance with policy CLI-003 and guidance within the Patient Care Protocols manual and the scope of practice as outlined in their current EMT-B certification. However, EMT-Bs do not have authorization from the Medical Director to perform certain tasks, including EMT-I restrictions and assuming primary care of Priority 3 acuity with ALS interventions.

There are exceptions to this, such as when a patient has IV access without medication administration or when a patient requires specific medications like Dextrose, Oral Glucose, Glucagon, Albuterol, and others. EMT-Bs can administer these medications under the authorization of their Medical Director.