They are the first to arrive at the emergency scene. They help emergency victims until the ambulance arrives. EMTs or Emergency Medical Technicians, have different levels of training. EMTs arrive with the ambulance and give emergency medical care. They are trained to handle injuries and illnesses.
Paramedics are EMTs with the highest level of training.
They perform advanced treatment at the scene of the emergency or in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Paramedics often use a radio to talk with the hospital and get advice on the way from doctors in the emergency department. Hospital Emergency Nurses are usually the first contact in the emergency department. They will meet you, get medical information, provide care and arrange for a doctor to see your child. Many emergency nurses have had special training in pediatrics.