Which emergency personnel have a certification that includes oxygen therapy and basic airway devices?

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are certified professionals trained to provide basic emergency care. This certification includes the administration of oxygen therapy and the use of basic airway devices, such as bag-valve masks and oropharyngeal airways. EMTs focus on assessing patients, providing treatment for non-life-threatening conditions, and stabilizing patients for transport.

While paramedics have a more advanced level of training that includes a wider range of medical procedures and medications beyond those available to EMTs, it is the EMT certification that specifically encompasses the fundamentals of oxygen therapy and basic airway management. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) and first responders typically have a more limited scope of practice and may not cover oxygen therapy to the same extent as EMTs, focusing instead on immediate assessments and basic first aid.