Common Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) Acronyms

AAMS
Association of Air Medical Services
AEMT
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
ALS
Advanced Life Support
BLS
Basic Life Support
CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
CAPCE
Commission On Accreditation For Pre-Hospital Continuing Education
CCP
Critical Care Paramedic
CEU
Continuing Education Unit
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
DOT
U.S. Department of Transportation
EMS
Emergency Medical Services
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
ILS
Intermediate Life Support
NAC
Nevada Administrative Code
NRS
Nevada Revised Statutes
NSC
National Standard Curriculum
POLST
Physicians Orders Life Sustaining Treatment