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The endotracheal tube is not included in the AEMT's scope of practice. AEMTs are trained to provide advanced airway management but typically do not perform procedures that involve the placement of endotracheal tubes, as this is generally reserved for paramedics or emergency physicians. Instead, AEMTs can utilize basic airway adjuncts like nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, which are designed for maintaining an open airway in unconscious patients or those who cannot protect their airway. Additionally, AEMTs are trained in the use of bag-valve masks to assist with ventilation and oxygenation. Achieving and maintaining a secure airway are critical skills, but the specific technique of endotracheal intubation is beyond the AEMT’s operational scope.