Level of Service

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McFarland EMS was the first EMS service in the state to be licensed at the EMT-Basic IV Tech level. EMT-Basic IV Technicians have training and skill sets in the following areas:

1. Demonstrate skills in patient extrication, packaging, and safe movement.
2. Perform CPR and airway management.
3. Understand legal liabilities and requirements of professional conduct to operate as an EMT.
4. Perform a successful trauma and medical assessment and treatment.
5. Interact with patients in a compassionate and professional manner.
6. Understand and demonstrate safe practice in the administration of approved medications given via the IV (intravenous), IM (intramuscular), SQ (subcutaneous), and inhaled routes.
7. Integrate the appropriate use of intravenous fluids, and medications in the treatment of cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, and altered level of consciousness patients.