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.
EMTs must complete rigorous training but can start saving lives in just a few months, unlike doctors who need years of education. They're often called 'the difference between life and death' in critical situations.
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