What type of EMS provider has extensive training in advanced life support, including endotracheal intubation?

The type of EMS provider that has extensive training in advanced life support, including endotracheal intubation, is a Paramedic. Paramedics receive a higher level of training compared to other EMS providers, which enables them to perform a broad range of advanced medical procedures.

This includes administering medications, interpreting EKGs, and performing advanced airway management techniques such as endotracheal intubation. The training for paramedics typically covers both the clinical and practical skills necessary to manage complex medical emergencies effectively.

Other providers like Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Advanced EMTs (AEMTs) have training that allows for essential life support but does not extend to the same advanced capabilities as a Paramedic. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) have foundational training focused on basic life support and initial emergency care, which is significantly less comprehensive than that of a Paramedic.