Generally, recognition by the private sector of a nongovernmental and voluntarily achieved standard.

Diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue.

Emergency medical care and interventions performed by an EMT with minimal equipment, limited medications and non-invasive procedures.

A chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity.

An agent that reduces or prevents vomiting.

Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent.

To move from place to place, walk.

An EMS professional who provides basic and limited advanced life support skills and interventions for patients within the EMS system.

A localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Training where the students and instructors interact with each other at the same time.