EMT
Crisis care provider
EMT stands for emergency medical technician—a first responder trained to provide basic emergency medical care.
EMTs staff ambulances, respond to 911 calls, and stabilize patients for transport to hospitals.
They handle trauma, cardiac emergencies, and other acute conditions: The EMTs arrived within minutes of the call.
EMT certification requires less training than a paramedic, who can perform more advanced procedures.
Prehospital emergency caregiver
- 911Crisis response number
- dispatchSend with speed
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- sirenWailing alert device
scene · triage · urgent · rescue · accident · trauma · call · radio
Emergency revival technique
- defibrillationElectric cardiac rhythm reset
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
bandage · tourniquet · IV · assessment · stabilization · immobilization · ventilation · suction
Physical or psychological harm
- fractureSplit in hard material
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
concussion · burns · sprain · dislocation · wound · bleeding · contusion · abrasion
Portable frame for casualties
- gurneyMobile patient transport bed
- backboardBoard behind basket
- AEDAutomated shock device
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
Developing abilities through practice
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- recertificationRenewing official qualification status
- didacticIntended to instruct
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
coursework · protocols · accreditation · prerequisites · competency · ride-along · instructor · refresher
Prehospital emergency caregiver
- firefighterEmergency blaze responder
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- dispatcherOne who allocates resources
paramedic
Prehospital emergency caregiver
siren · scene · triage · urgent · rescue · accident · trauma · call · radio · response
CPR
Emergency revival technique
- defibrillationElectric cardiac rhythm reset
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
splint · bandage · tourniquet · IV · assessment · stabilization · immobilization · ventilation · suction
injury
Physical or psychological harm
- fractureSplit in hard material
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
laceration · concussion · burns · sprain · dislocation · wound · bleeding · contusion · abrasion · stabilization
stretcher
Portable frame for casualties
stethoscope · gloves · radio · splints · bandages · PPE · penlight
training
Developing abilities through practice
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- recertificationRenewing official qualification status
- didacticIntended to instruct
examination · coursework · protocols · accreditation · prerequisites · competency · ride-along · instructor · refresher
paramedic
Prehospital emergency caregiver
- firefighterEmergency blaze responder
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- dispatcherOne who allocates resources
- Health Careersdoctor, nurse practitioner, nursing, physician, surgeon
- medical jobsdoctor, nurse practitioner, physician, registered nurse, surgeon
- helpersnurse, helper, volunteer, aide, assistant
- Credentialscredential, credentials, degree, diploma, certificate
- Emergency Medicsparamedic, first responder, emergency physician, ER doctor, ER nurse
- Health Workerspublic health nurse, public health director, health officer, health inspector, community health worker
EMTphysician
Licensed medical doctor
surgeon · doctor · MD · specialist · attending physician
EMTassailant
One who attacks another
attacker · perpetrator · arsonist · drunk driver · shooter
EMTpatient
Able to wait calmly
victim · casualty · trauma victim · accident victim · injured party
- EMT trainingEmergency medical technician preparation
- EMT certificationCredential for ambulance personnel