Tag: Prehospital care

EMS protocols regarding medication administration, including acetaminophen, vary significantly by state and local jurisdiction. The ability of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to administer acetaminophen depends on their certification level and local medical directives, with some states allowing EMTs to give oral forms and others reserving the medication for advanced providers like paramedics.

According to a 2020 national assessment, only about 4% of all EMS providers are Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), a critical role with an expanded scope of practice [1.7.2]. A key question for this level of care is, **what medications can advanced EMT give** to bridge the gap between basic EMTs and Paramedics?