A SSESSMENT OF N ATIONALLY R EGISTERED E MERGENCY M EDICAL T ECHNICIAN C ERTIFICATION T RAINING IN THE U NITED S TATES : T HE L EADS P ROJECT

These findings suggest that EMT-basics and EMT-paramedics were satisfied and felt well prepared by their certification courses. Opportunities to improve certification training exist, particularly related to childbirth and pediatric patient management.