The nurse aide is a key part of the health care team and represents the link between the client and the registered nurse responsible for that client. As a nurse aide you may choose to work in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, adult day care facilities, long-term care and hospice, as well as home care.
The role of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide emergency treatment and transportation for patients who seek emergency medical attention. The EMT is trained in specialized knowledge and enhanced skills that are needed to provide patient care. This course will prepare individuals for employment in the EMS field, fire departments, hospitals, or though medical facilities and private ambulance services.
A paramedic is a healthcare professional who specializes in emergency medical care. They hold the highest certification that is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. They are the highest ranking emergency medical services provider. To become a Paramedic, you will first need to be currently certified as and EMT-Basic.
The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team whose main function is to obtain patients' blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection and transportation of other clinical specimens. These blood samples are used for patient testing or for the blood donations.
