Title: Discussion Lesson 1-1
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module I Preparatory

With the expansion of EMS provider levels nationally and in Florida, is public safety enhanced and EMS improved in the state?  Explain your answer.   Are there any disadvantages to expanding the scope or practice or provider levels of EMTs in Florida?  How would you respond to the statement that "only paramedics should be performing advanced skills?”
Various delivery models exist for EMS (Fire Rescue, Volunteer, Hospital Based, Private, 3rd Service). Identify an example of each delivery type and comment if one model has distinct advantages over another.