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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
License Description
The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281 0620
steven.mercer@idph.iowa.gov
https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/emergency-medical-services-trauma
Active Status
Active
Certification
Certification required
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Education
Specific course required
Exam
Both state and third-party exams required
License Type
Register with licensing agency
License Updated
06/30/2021
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