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EMR

Emergency Medical Responder; entry-level EMS certification (often held by law enforcement).

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EMT

Emergency Medical Technician; basic EMS certification level.

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AEMT

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician; mid-level EMS provider.

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Paramedic

Paramedic; highest EMS certification level; can start IVs and perform endotracheal intubation.

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CMT

CMT level; assumes responsibility for patient assessment and transport.

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Medical Director

Medical Director in EMS/ED responsible for maintaining CQI (continuous quality improvement) processes, reviews, audits, and remedial training.

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CQI

Continuous Quality Improvement; ongoing reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement in EMS.

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ET3

Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport.

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ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act; prohibits discrimination based on disability.

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Origin of EMS

EMS as we know it originated in 1966 with the publication Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.

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EBM

Evidence Based Medicine; focuses on using the best available evidence to guide patient care.

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HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.