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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Authorities say the former Tenafly Police Department officer and EMT shot his husband and partner of 14 years after a night of drinking, according to NJ.com.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
For over 15 years, EMT has connected Black and Brown high school students with resources, inspiration and a clear pathway to higher education.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Keller Fornes, who starred as Griffin in the Great American Family EMT drama County Rescue, has died at the age of 32.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
At first, authorities wondered if Melissa, an EMT, may have died from natural causes due to pregnancy complications, or of smoke inhalation after experiencing a medical emergency.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
For over 15 years, EMT has connected Black and Brown high school students with resources, inspiration and a clear pathway to higher education.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Keller Fornes, who starred as Griffin in the Great American Family EMT drama County Rescue, has died at the age of 32.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
At first, authorities wondered if Melissa, an EMT, may have died from natural causes due to pregnancy complications, or of smoke inhalation after experiencing a medical emergency.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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“EMT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EMT. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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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