A candidate in your OEC class is attempting to describe advanced life support (ALS). Which of the following statements concerning ALS is incorrect?

a. ALS is emergency medical care that exceeds basic life-support measures.
b. ALS includes advanced airway management and drug therapy.
c. It should be assumed that prompt initiation of ALS will make the difference between life and death.
d. All EMTs, paramedics, RNs and PAs are part of the ALS system.

Answer: d