A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam.

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The publication of the National EMS Services Education Standards in 2009 was a major advance in the education of out-of-hospital providers. This publication established a national standard for EMS education and training, ensuring that all providers receive consistent and high-quality education. It also provided guidance for the development of EMS curricula and helped to standardize EMS education across the country. The other options listed were important developments in EMS history, but none had as significant an impact on education as the National EMS Services Education Standards.

A Major Advance in the Education of Out-Of-Hospital Was The