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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Preparatory

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The statutes and regulations that define what treatment is legally permitted by an emergency responder based on his/her training, licensure, or certification is referred to as which of the following?
  1. Standard of care
  2. Expressed consent
  3. Scope of practice
  4. Implied consent
  5. On-line medical direction
Explanation
Answer: C - Scope of practice refers to the type and level of treatment an emergency responder is allowed to provide based on his/her level of training and certification. Scope of practice is defined by the Department of Transportation’s national standard curricula, but is typically more clearly defined by local or state statues. You should be well aware of the scope of practice for your level of training or certification.
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