Emt

/ˌiˌɛmˈti/ noun

Emergency Medical Technician, a healthcare professional trained to provide emergency medical care and transport patients. Typically the first medical responder at accident scenes.

Acronym formed from Emergency Medical Technician, term established in 1970s as emergency medical services became standardized in the United States.

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