These (latter) emblems have a pale gold six-spoked wheel with a Rod of Asclepius in the foreground. A crown and Maltese Cross, a common EMS emblem in Commonwealth nations, are included in the design.

The American Red Cross offers continuing education for emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Delivered through our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses for Healthcare Providers, our training opportunities allow EMTs to stay current with their CPR, AED and other basic life support skills for adults, children and infants.

2025年2月19日 · Learn about the EMS Star of Life symbol, as well as how to use this mark in materials.

2024年12月19日 · The medical symbol for EMTs, known as the blue ‘Star of Life,’ represents emergency medical services and the critical role EMTs play in saving lives. Featuring a serpent wrapped around a staff in the center of a six-barred cross, the symbol signifies medicine, healing, and the six phases of an…

2024年11月29日 · The first aid symbol is a white cross with a green background. The cross is placed in the center of the square or rectangle, and the green background is designed to be highly visible to help people in need find it quickly. The symbol can be displayed on first aid kits, signage, ambulances, and even on medical personnel’s clothing.

American Red Cross courses meet resuscitation training and continuing education requirements throughout the US. Learn how our portfolio of first responder lifesaving training courses can help you respond with confidence when lives are on the line.

Emergency Medical Response is a dynamic 56-hour course featuring lecture, video, simulated emergency situations, discussion and hands-on skill practice based on the national EMS curriculum requirements and educational standards. EMR Instructor and student materials are now available for pre-order from the Red Cross Store. Go to the Red Cross Store.

This page contains information about the Silver Cross Hospital EMS System’s Paramedic Education Program. Anyone looking to hold a class (EMT, EMD, CE, etc.) must first request permission from their EMS System utilizing the IDPH form titled EMS TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATION .

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic level care and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to ...