it is important to become in a national or state EMS organization, such as the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) or the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMO), because:
a) these organization offer continuing education for all EMS providers
b) such organization have an impact on the future direction of EMS
c) such organizations promote unique EMS training standards for each state
d) membership in a professional organization is a tax-deductible expense
