Definition of EMT
:a specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic emergency services (such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation) before and during transportation to a hospital — compare paramedic 2
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Origin and Etymology of emt
EMT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of EMT for English Language Learners
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: a person who is trained to provide emergency medical services to patients who are being taken to a hospital
EMT Defined for Kids
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Definition of EMT for Students
plural EMTs
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:a person that is trained to give emergency medical care to a patient before and on the way to a hospital
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