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Word

EMT

Phoneticsemt

Definition

n. Stands for Emergency Medical Technician. A person who provides basic medical care and moves patients to a hospital during an emergency. They are usually the first people to arrive at the scene of an accident.

n. Abbreviation for Emergency Medical Technician. A healthcare professional trained to provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transport patients to medical facilities. Often used in the context of pre-hospital care and emergency response.

Examples

“The EMT arrived quickly to help the injured cyclist.”

“After the car crash, the EMT stabilized the patient before calling for an ambulance to transport them to the hospital.”

“Emergency protocols require that an EMT assess the scene for hazards before approaching the patient to ensure both their own safety and the safety of the victim.”

Examples

simple

“The EMT arrived quickly to help the injured cyclist.”

contextual

“After the car crash, the EMT stabilized the patient before calling for an ambulance to transport them to the hospital.”

complex

“Emergency protocols require that an EMT assess the scene for hazards before approaching the patient to ensure both their own safety and the safety of the victim.”

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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