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Emergency Medical Services

Introduction
Emergency medical technicians give immediate care to critically ill or injured people and may move them to hospitals. Two major kinds of emergency medical technicians practice in Hawaii: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) who are trained in basic life support, and Mobile Intensive Care Technicians (MICTs) and paramedics who are trained in basic and advanced life support.

Specific functions performed by both EMTs and MICTs include maintaining the patient's airway and providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They also treat shock victims, bandage wounds, aid in childbirth, and treat poison and burn victims.

At advanced levels, under the direction of a physician, they may administer medications, advanced airway skills, and record and read electrocardiograms. They also inspect and maintain ambulance and medical equipment. They are required to keep up-to-date with new techniques and equipment.

Qualities Needed
Personal Qualities/Skills:

• Enjoy working with and caring for ill or injured people in a health care setting
• Good health, physical coordination, and manual dexterity
• A personable, reassuring manner, compassionate and able to remain calm in emergencies
• Ability to think and work quickly and accurately under stressful conditions
• Ability to adapt to different situations and to work as part of a team
• Leadership ability
• Good eyesight and color vision
• Good judgment and emotional stability
• Clean personal habits

For more information about the EMS Program, contact us at:

Department of Emergency Medical Services
Kapi'olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Rd.
Honolulu, HI. 96816

Phone: 808.734.9288
Fax: 808.734.9126
Email: ldemello@hawaii.edu