20 Words that are related to EMT (emergency medical technician). terms
My name is Guillaume Lussier and I created this glossary. This is a glossary that contains paramedic related words that could be useful to know for this career path.
aid
noun
help, typically of a practical nature.
Example: He saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid.
en: aide
ambulance
noun
a vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
Example: They had to call an ambulance!
en: ambulance
care
noun
the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
Example: He took care of me.
en: soin(s)
certification
noun
the action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement.
Example: You need this certification to postulate here.
en: certification
clinical
adjective
relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.
Example: Clinical evidence show that the treatment is effective.
en: clinique
critical
adjective
inclined to criticize severely and unfavorably.
Example: He is in a critical state.
en: critique
disease
noun
a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
Example: It is a rare disease.
en: maladie
emergency
noun
a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Example: It is an emergency!
en: urgence
ems
abbreviation
emergency medical service
Example: EMS agencies provide scheduled medical transport.
en: service médical d'urgence
healthcare
noun
the organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
Example: Healthcare workers are the hardest workers I know.
en: soins de santé
hospital
noun
an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
Example: I went to the hospital when I crashed my car.
en: hôpital
injury
noun
an instance of being injured.
Example: He suffers from a back injury.
en: blessure
medical
adjective
relating to the science of medicine, or to the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example: He has a medical record.
en: médical
patient
noun
a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
Example: There are 2000 patients in this hospital.
en: patient
physician
noun
a person qualified to practice medicine.
Example: Physicians have a really though job.
en: physicien
qualification
noun
a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
Example: You need this qualification to do this particular job.
en: qualification
response
noun
a verbal or written answer.
Example: His response time was incredible.
en: réponse
service
noun
a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water.
Example: EMTs are a part of the public services in Canada.
en: service
skill
noun
the ability to do something well; expertise.
Example: We are looking for candidates with particular skills.
en: compétence
treatment
noun
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
Example: He needs to receive a treatment as soon as possible.