Welcome, and don't feel stupid for asking at all.
A basic, according to the National Registry of EMTs must be able to competently complete the following skils:
1. Patient Assessment/Management - Trauma
2. Patient Assessment/Management - Medical
3. Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
4. Spinal Immobilization (Seated Patient)
5. Spinal Immobilization (Supine Patient)
6. Bag-Valve-Mask Apneic Patient with a Pulse
7. Long Bone Fracture Immobilization
8. Joint Dislocation Immobilization
9. Traction Splinting
10. Bleeding Control/Shock Management
11. Upper Airway Adjuncts and Suction
12. Mouth-to-Mask with Supplemental Oxygen
13. Supplemental Oxygen Administration
An intermediate receives further training and must be able to complete the following:
1. Patient Assessment-Trauma
1. Scene Size-Up
2. Initial Assessment/Resuscitation
3. Focused History and Physical Examination - Rapid Trauma Assessment
4. Detailed Physical Examination
2. Patient Assessment-Medical
1. Scene Size-Up
2. Initial Assessment/Resuscitation
3. Focused History and Physical Examination - Rapid Trauma Assessment
4. On-Going Assessment
3. Ventilatory Management
1. Adult
2. Dual Lumen Airway Device
4. Cardiac Management Skills
1. Dynamic Cardiology
2. Static Cardiology
5. IV and Medication Skills
1. Intravenous Therapy
2. Intravenous Bolus Medications
6. Pediatric Skills
1. Pediatric Ventilatory Management
2. Pediatric Intraosseous Infusion
7. Random Basic Skills
1. Spinal Immobilization (Seated Patient)
2. Spinal Immobilization (Supine Patient)
3. Bleeding Control/Shock Management
Sorry for the long explanation, but I wanted it to be specific to prevent confusion. ^_^
