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EMR
Emergency Medical Responder; entry-level EMS certification (often held by law enforcement).
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician; basic EMS certification level.
AEMT
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician; mid-level EMS provider.
Paramedic
Paramedic; highest EMS certification level; can start IVs and perform endotracheal intubation.
CMT
CMT level; assumes responsibility for patient assessment and transport.
Medical Director
Medical Director in EMS/ED responsible for maintaining CQI (continuous quality improvement) processes, reviews, audits, and remedial training.
CQI
Continuous Quality Improvement; ongoing reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement in EMS.
ET3
Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport.
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act; prohibits discrimination based on disability.
Origin of EMS
EMS as we know it originated in 1966 with the publication Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society.
EBM
Evidence Based Medicine; focuses on using the best available evidence to guide patient care.
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.