Ch 2 Key Terms Flashcards
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
an intermediate-level technician who has successfully completed an NHTSA-approved Advanced EMT course or its equivalent and is authorized to provide both basic and intermediate life support.
emergency care system
a network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies. See EMS.
emergency medical dispatcher (EMD)
a person who has been trained to provide emergency medical advice and instructions over the telephone.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
a person who is specially trained to provide medical care to patients in prehospital settings. There are many types of EMRs, each with various training requirements and scopes of practice.
emergency medical services (EMS)
a network of services, including rescue operations, prehospital emergency care, ambulance transportation, emergency department services, and public education, for treating victims of illness or injury. See emergency care system.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
a basic-level technician who has successfully completed an NHTSA-approved EMT course or its equivalent and is authorized to provide basic life support.
medical director
a physician who is responsible for ensuring and evaluating the appropriate level and quality of care throughout an emergency care system. Also referred to as a medical advisor or physician supervisor.
medical oversight
the process by which a physician monitors the quality
of medical care rendered to patients and provides assistance and guidance to prehospital providers and emergency care systems.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation, whose mission is “Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes.”
Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician
a provider who has successfully completed the NSP’s OEC course and has kept his annual refresher requirement current. CPR training, including AED training, are required of this individual.
Outdoor First Care (OFC) Provider
a person who has completed the NSP’s Outdoor First Care course and is trained to render basic first aid in outdoor, nonurban environments.
paramedic
an allied health care professional who has successfully
completed an NHTSA-approved paramedic course or its equivalent and is trained to deliver both basic and advanced life support.
prehospital provider
a person who is specially trained to render medical care to a patient outside of a hospital or medical care facility.
protocols
written procedures for assessing, treating, and transporting a patient. Protocols are generally written
by a team of emergency care professionals and managed by a medical director.
“Scope of Practice”
a set of rules, regulations, and ethical considerations that define the extent, boundaries, and limitations of a prehospital provider’s duties.
