emergency medical technician
noun
a person who is specially trained and certified to give emergency medical care to patients before they reach a healthcare facility. Abbreviation: EMT
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British Dictionary definitions for emergency medical technician
emergency medical technician
noun
US
a member of the emergency services who is trained to provide basic emergency medical care before a patient is taken to a hospital
Abbreviation: EMT
Medical definitions for emergency medical technician
emergency medical technician
[ ĭ-mûr′jən-sē ]
n.
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.