Member News Region News Links Paramedic Duties - Paramedics are licensed health care providers by the state of Maryland. The duties that the paramedic performs are set forth by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services. These duties include basic life saving and injury treatment skills and advanced procedures. Maryland paramedics monitor the electrical activity of the heart and may take action to correct a potentially lethal rhythm by medication or in severe cases a electrical charge. Paramedics are also able to perform chest decompressions, intubation, IV access and medication therapy.
Paramedics are one of the highest trained health care providers in the field setting.
Training - Training for the Maryland paramedic last over a year in total length. The training begins with a anatomy and physiology class, then moves into the actual paramedic training. Paramedics spend over 600 hours in the classroom and over 300 hours in the clinical setting. Paramedics must be previously certified as a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician. Membership Requirements - Maryland ALS providers must maintain active membership with a Maryland Advance Life Support Department.