EMT
noun
: a specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic emergency services (such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation) before and during transportation to a hospital compare paramedic sense 2
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The Driving Simulator for Emergency Responders equips police, fire, and EMT personnel with the ability to re-train essential skills to minimize incident frequency and severity.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Man Accused of Killing Trooper Who Pulled Over to Help Him Change Tire Is Person of Interest in EMT's Death
The Marion County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Office has now issued 17 arrest warrants — including one for murder — for Smith, who was originally considered a person of interest in Machado-Fore’s death.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez, who worked as an EMT, has authored a bill to make the punishments consistent: a $2,000 fine and one year in jail for simple assault on any on-the-job emergency health care worker, whether in the field or an ER.
—Sejal Parekh, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The suit alleges an EMT arrived on the scene 18 minutes after the first 911 call and police did not arrive for at least 30.
Cary J. Hansel III, an attorney for the family, said the delay contributed to Griffin’s death.
—Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
By 2017, Tommy had left the marines and become an EMT.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
The Wheelhouse Badge of Honor Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors with a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is an active member of law enforcement, fire protection service, health care or EMT in San Diego County.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Sheriff resource officers along with Medic EMT and Fireman are needed to help with Teaching CPR and More.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2024
The City of Hialeah Fire Department, where Pulido once worked, also paid tribute to the late EMT.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Man Accused of Killing Trooper Who Pulled Over to Help Him Change Tire Is Person of Interest in EMT's Death
The Marion County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Office has now issued 17 arrest warrants — including one for murder — for Smith, who was originally considered a person of interest in Machado-Fore’s death.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez, who worked as an EMT, has authored a bill to make the punishments consistent: a $2,000 fine and one year in jail for simple assault on any on-the-job emergency health care worker, whether in the field or an ER.
—Sejal Parekh, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The suit alleges an EMT arrived on the scene 18 minutes after the first 911 call and police did not arrive for at least 30.
Cary J. Hansel III, an attorney for the family, said the delay contributed to Griffin’s death.
—Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
By 2017, Tommy had left the marines and become an EMT.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
The Wheelhouse Badge of Honor Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors with a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is an active member of law enforcement, fire protection service, health care or EMT in San Diego County.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Sheriff resource officers along with Medic EMT and Fireman are needed to help with Teaching CPR and More.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2024
The City of Hialeah Fire Department, where Pulido once worked, also paid tribute to the late EMT.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
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EMT
noun
: a person specially trained to provide basic emergency medical care before and during the trip to a hospital
Etymology
emergency medical technician
Medical Definition
EMT
noun
: a specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic emergency services (as cardiopulmonary resuscitation) before and during transportation to a hospital
called also emergency medical technician
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