EMT
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Emergency medical technician |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
EMT stands for Emergency medical technician, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Licensed or certified EMS clinician trained in basic life support: CPR, airway adjuncts, oxygen, bleeding control, splinting, patient assessment and certain medications such as epinephrine auto-injectors and naloxone. EMTs staff most ambulances in the US.
Example: Two EMTs transported the patient BLS to the community hospital.
Usage notes
Training typically runs about 150 to 200 hours, followed by the NREMT cognitive exam and state licensure. The older title EMT-Basic (EMT-B) was replaced by EMT in the 2009 national education standards. EMTs renew certification every two years with continuing education.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.