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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Motorcycle plowed into community celebration In the video, an EMT is treating a person on the ground with an apparent head injury.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Simply put, the Freedom House training set the stage for the national standard of EMT training still in use today.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The officer called for an EMT to transport Parker to the hospital.
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Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
By fall, Sierra College plans to expand enrollment capacity in its emergency medical technician, advanced EMT and paramedic programs.
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Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Simply put, the Freedom House training set the stage for the national standard of EMT training still in use today.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The officer called for an EMT to transport Parker to the hospital.
—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
By fall, Sierra College plans to expand enrollment capacity in its emergency medical technician, advanced EMT and paramedic programs.
—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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“EMT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EMT. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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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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