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Advanced EMT
An individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the
administration of certain emergency medications.
advanced life support (ALS)
Advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are now being provided by the EMT.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Comprehensive legislation that is designed to protect people with disabilities against discrimination.
automated external defibrillator (AED)
A device that detects treatable life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias (ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia)
and delivers the appropriate electrical shock to the patient.
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