Question 2 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
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One major problem identified in the 1966 report was the lack of trained medical personnel. In the EMS system, this meant that many ambulance attendants and first responders had little formal medical education and were not prepared to give effective emergency care before reaching the hospital. To the best of my knowledge, this problem has improved greatly today because EMTs and paramedics now complete standardized training, certification, and continuing education. However, some areas still face shortages of well-trained personnel, especially in rural communities. This area is important to an EMT or paramedic today because patients depend on the provider’s knowledge and skills in the first critical minutes of an emergency, and proper training can directly improve survival and outcomes.