| Prehospital emergency personnel | Hours of training (approximate) | Medical procedures able to perform |
|---|---|---|
| First responders | 40 | Basic airway support, including
use of supplemental oxygen, airway adjuncts, and bag-mask ventilation Direct pressure bleeding control Cervical spine stabilization Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation |
| Basic EMTs | 120 | All of the above, plus: Full spinal immobilization Splinting of extremities Management of open chest wounds and impaled sharp objects Emergency ambulance transport |
| Advanced EMTs | 300-400 | All of the above, plus: Endotracheal intubation Intravenous fluid administration |
| Paramedics | 1000-1200 | All of the above, plus: Needle cricothyroidotomy Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax |
Note: EMTs = emergency medical technicians.