EMT – Jimmy Marwan Kassis

Jimmy Marwan Kassis works as an emergency medical technician-basic (EMT-B) at Beaumont EMS. In this role, Jimmy Marwan Kassis responds to emergency calls and provides basic on-site care to critically injured people as they’re transported to medical facilities.

EMT-B is one of three levels of certification as an emergency medical technician. It is the entry-level certification, where students are trained in basic care for common conditions and undergo lab certification training. An EMT-B provides basic life support and non-invasive procedures.

An EMT is the second level of certification. Also known as EMT-I, this certification prepares candidates for more advanced procedures. EMTs can perform more-complex duties, such as inserting IVs, intubating patients, and administering drugs.

Paramedics are the highest level of EMT. They undergo about two years of training and must obtain both previous levels of certification. Additionally, paramedics must complete an internship in a hospital or ambulance and their duties include numerous procedures, such as reading labs and manual defibrillation.

Jimmy Marwan Kassis holds a psychology degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where he graduated with honors in 2014. Currently, Jimmy Marwan Kassis serves as an EMT for Beaumont EMS in Taylor, Michigan, where he responds to emergency calls and provides emergency care to the critically injured.

To supplement his role as an EMT, Mr. Kassis holds certification as an emergency medical technician – basic (EMT-B). EMT certifications are administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, a nonprofit organization established in 1970. The organization requires EMTs to complete a state-approved psychomotor exam and a National Registry cognitive exam in addition to holding CPR certification.

Currently, there are three levels of EMT certification: paramedic, intermediate, and basic (EMT-B). The basic level requires the ability to assess patients and provide medical care for common conditions. EMT-B technicians also have at least 110 hours of training that equips them to provide basic life support functions and engage in non-invasive care procedures.

For additional information on EMT certification, visit http://www.nremt.org.

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