Lesson 3: Emergency, Dental, and Other Technician Word List

Question 1

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

Answer 1

a medical professional who responds to emergency calls in ambulances, performs medical services, and takes patients to hospitals and medical facilities

Question 2

EMT certification

Answer 2

a state certification for the ability to provide basic emergency care and transportation for critical patients, as well as the ability to use life support equipment and skills

Question 3

AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) certification

Answer 3

a state certification for the ability to conduct interventions on critical patients and to use life support equipment and skills

Question 4

Paramedic certification

Answer 4

the highest level of state certification for an emergency medical technician certifying the ability to perform advanced life support skills in addition to interventions and life support equipment and skills

Question 5

dental hygienist (DH)

Answer 5

a medical professional who examines and cleans the teeth and mouth, performs preventive treatments, and educates patients about oral health under the supervision of a licensed dentist; can also be called a licensed dental hygienist (LDH) or a registered dental hygienist (RDH)

Question 6

dental assistant (DA)/certified dental assistant (CDA)

Answer 6

a medical professional who prepares dental tools and materials, assists hygienists and dentists, and sometimes works as a receptionist

Question 7

biomedical equipment technician (BMET)

Answer 7

a medical professional who maintains and operates medical equipment, such as ultrasound, CAT scan, and dialysis machines