Guest guest Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Would someone please explain the difference between the two Intermediate curriculums for me? I get the impression that an I-99 course covers more material in preparation for EMT-P certification than an I-85. Thanks! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Medical_Technician_-_Intermediate An Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate is the level of training between Basic (EMT- and Paramedic. There are actually two intermediate levels, the EMT-I/85 and the EMT-I/99 curriculum, with the 1999 level being the higher of the two. EMT-I/85 EMT-I/85 is a level of training that will typically allow several more invasive procedures than are allowed at the basic level, including IV therapy, the use of multi-lumen airway devices (even endotrachael intubation in some states), and provides for enhanced assessment skills. The EMT-I/85 is typically allowed only the same medications an EMT-B is allowed to use (these being oxygen administration, oral glucose, activated charcoal, epinephrine auto-injectors (Epi-Pens), nitroglycerine, and Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs), though in many states administration of 5 and 50% dextrose in water is also allowed (commonly referred to as D5W and D50 respectively). EMT-I/99 The EMT-I/99 level is the closest level of certification to Paramedic, and allows many techniques not available to the EMT-I/85 or below. Some of these techniques include needle-decompression of tension pneumothorax, endotrachael intubation, nasogastric tubes, use of cardiac monitors/ECGs, and medication administration to control certain cardiac Arrhythmias. I-85 and I-99 Would someone please explain the difference between the two Intermediate curriculums for me? I get the impression that an I-99 course covers more material in preparation for EMT-P certification than an I-85. Thanks! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 , The I/99 is considered terminal. The knowledge objectives for I/99 lead to that certification only. There is no easy way to upgrade an /I99 to Paramedic without covering some of the same material again. The knowledge objectives that are required to be covered for I/85 are part of the Paramedic curiculum, therefore, there is a natural transition to Paramedic. The State of Texas chose I/85 so that Intermediates could complete as Paramedics should they choose to do so at a later date. Most people I know describe the I/99 as a " junior " paramedic, while they equate I/85 as a trauma specialist. Chris " brandon_elliott " Sent by: texasems-l 04/10/2007 10:28 PM Please respond to texasems-l To texasems-l cc Subject I-85 and I-99 Would someone please explain the difference between the two Intermediate curriculums for me? I get the impression that an I-99 course covers more material in preparation for EMT-P certification than an I-85. Thanks! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 In a message dated 4/12/2007 9:43:16 A.M. Central Daylight Time, cblack@... writes: Most people I know describe the I/99 as a " junior " paramedic, while they equate I/85 as a trauma specialist. Which is a fairly apt description. Grayson, CCEMT-P, etc. _www.medictrainingsolutions.com_ (http://www.medictrainingsolutions.com/) MEDIC Training Solutions ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Where is this being taught? I'm interested because I know of some intermediates who could use the extra training. They have mentioned " extra training " before in order to prepare for their paramedic cert when they're ready, and these two guys are VERY sharp! thanks in advance Thom Seeber wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Medical_Technician_-_Intermediate An Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate is the level of training between Basic (EMT- and Paramedic. There are actually two intermediate levels, the EMT-I/85 and the EMT-I/99 curriculum, with the 1999 level being the higher of the two. EMT-I/85 EMT-I/85 is a level of training that will typically allow several more invasive procedures than are allowed at the basic level, including IV therapy, the use of multi-lumen airway devices (even endotrachael intubation in some states), and provides for enhanced assessment skills. The EMT-I/85 is typically allowed only the same medications an EMT-B is allowed to use (these being oxygen administration, oral glucose, activated charcoal, epinephrine auto-injectors (Epi-Pens), nitroglycerine, and Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs), though in many states administration of 5 and 50% dextrose in water is also allowed (commonly referred to as D5W and D50 respectively). EMT-I/99 The EMT-I/99 level is the closest level of certification to Paramedic, and allows many techniques not available to the EMT-I/85 or below. Some of these techniques include needle-decompression of tension pneumothorax, endotrachael intubation, nasogastric tubes, use of cardiac monitors/ECGs, and medication administration to control certain cardiac Arrhythmias. I-85 and I-99 Would someone please explain the difference between the two Intermediate curriculums for me? I get the impression that an I-99 course covers more material in preparation for EMT-P certification than an I-85. Thanks! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 My Intermediate/Paramedic program at AMR/NCTI in Houston makes use of the I-99 curriculum. Classes began last week, and runs an entire year, meeting every Monday and Wednesday nights from 1800-2200. I-85 and I-99 Would someone please explain the difference between the two Intermediate curriculums for me? I get the impression that an I-99 course covers more material in preparation for EMT-P certification than an I-85. Thanks! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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