what to know about being emt
EMTs are trained to give Basic Life Support (BLS) treatments, so they are able to: 1  Perform CPR and use an AED. 2  Bandage wounds. 3  Stabilize head and neck injuries. 4  Stabilize broken bones. 5  Resuscitate drowning victims. 6  Provide oxygen to patients. 7  Perform emergency childbirth procedures. 8  Assess health emergencies.