The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):
A) emergency medical responder.
B) paramedic.
C) advanced EMT.
D) emergency medical technician.

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Paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States, as they have extensive training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and advanced medical skills such as intubation, advanced airway management, intravenous therapy, and medication administration. Emergency medical responders (A), emergency medical technicians (D), and advanced EMTs (C) have less training and fewer skills than paramedics.

The Highest Level of Prehospital Care Provider in the United