Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

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Authorization to use an automatic transport ventilator when transporting a patient requires which minimum level of EMS provider?

Paramedic
AEMT
EMT
First Responder

The correct answer is: AEMT

The use of an automatic transport ventilator (ATV) during patient transport is a skill that requires advanced training beyond basic life support. The minimum level of EMS provider authorized to use an ATV is the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). AEMTs are trained to perform advanced airway management and are equipped with the skills necessary to operate more complex medical equipment, such as an automatic transport ventilator. This includes understanding ventilation settings, indications for use, and monitoring the patient’s response during transport. While paramedics have even more advanced training and skills, the question specifically asks for the minimum level of provider, which is at the AEMT level. Basic EMTs and First Responders are not equipped with the knowledge or training to operate such advanced ventilatory support devices and are therefore not authorized to use an ATV.