DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — American Medical Response Georgia honored 17 new paramedics who graduated from their training program on Friday.
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AMR told Channel 2 Action News the training program was launched to help EMTs advance their careers without the stress of financial or time constraints. The program allows for paid on-the-job training while individuals take certification courses.
Chamblee Mayor Brian Mock, DeKalb County officials, members of the DeKalb County Fire Department, and Dunwoody Police Department were all in attendance.
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The paramedics are now trained to administer medications, perform cardiac monitoring, and other advanced trauma treatment skills.
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