Chapter 2 Flashcards
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
An intermediate-level technician who has successfully completed and NHTSA-approved Advanced EMT course or it’s equivalent and is authorized to provide both basic and intermediate life support.
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
A level of EMS care for which providers are trained and authorized to insert advanced airway devices, initiate intravenous lines and give medications.
Basic Life Support
A basic 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.
Emergency Medical Care System
A network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
A person who has been trained to provide emergency medial advice and instructions over the phone.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
A prehospital provider who is specially trained to provide medical care to patients in prehospital settings. There are my types of EMR’s, each with various training requirements and scopes of practice, OEC technicians are trained at EMT level.
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.
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 or medical care rendered to patients and provides assistance and guidance to prehospital providers and emergency care systems.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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.”
Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician
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.
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 Providers
People who are specifically trained to render medical care to patients 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 defined the extent, and limitations of a prehospital provider’s duties.
