Ch2 Key Terms - Emergency Medical Systems Flashcards
An intermediate-level technician who has successfully completed an NHTSA approved Advanced ___ course or its equivalent and is authorized to provide both basic and intermediate life support.
Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT)
A level of EMS care for which providers are trained and authorized to insert advanced airway devices, initiate intravenous lines, and give medications.
Advanced life support (ALS)
A level of EMS care for which providers are trained and authorized to provide basic interventions, including noninvasive airway devices, application of oxygen, CPR, and basic first aid.
Basic life support (BLS)
A network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies.
Emergency medical care system
A person who has been trained to provide emergency medical advice and instructions over the telephone.
Emergency medical dispatcher (EMD)
A prehospital provider who is specially trained to provide medical care to patients in prehospital settings. There are many types, each with various training requirements and scopes of practice. OEC technicians are trained at this level.
Emergency medical responder (EMR)
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.
Emergency medical services (EMS)
A basic-level technician who has successfully completed an NHTSA-approved ____ course or its equivalent and is authorized to provide basic life support.
Emergency medical technician (EMT)
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 director
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.
Medical oversight
The federal agency tasked with overseeing the development of emergency care systems in the United States It is an agency of the executive branch of the US government and is part of the Department of Transportation. Its mission is “Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes.”
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
A provider who has successfully completed the NSP’s OEC course and met the annual refresher requirement. This person must complete CPR training, including AED training.
Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) technician
A person who has completed the NSP’s Outdoor First Care course and is trained to render basic first aid in outdoor, nonurban environments.
Outdoor First Care (OFC) provider
An allied health care professional who has successfully completed an NHTSA-approved _____ course or its equivalent and is trained to deliver both basic and advanced life support.
Paramedic
People who are specifically trained to render medical care to patients outside of a hospital or medical care facility
Prehospital providers
