e·mer·gen·cy medical technician ( -mûr j n-s )n. Abbr. EMT A person trained and certified to appraise and initiate the administration of emergency care for victims of trauma or acute illness before or during transportation of victims to a health care facility. |
emergency medical technician (EMT),
a person trained in and responsible for the administration of specialized emergency care and the transportation of victims of acute illness or injury to a medical facility in compliance with national standards developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. In addition to basic life-support skills, the EMT is trained in extrication, operation of emergency vehicles, basic anatomy, basic assessment of injury or illness, triage, care for specific injuries and illnesses, environmental emergencies, childbirth, and transport of the patient. Certification varies from 2 to 4 years, depending on the state. EMTs receive ongoing training in new procedures and must qualify for national recertification every 2 years. See also emergency medical service.
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