Paramedic

**Semantic type:** Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** An individual trained and certified to provide all basic and intermediate life support measures in addition to using invasive medical procedures (including intravenous therapy, cardiac defibrillation, administering medications and solutions, and using ventilation devices) as dictated by state law and performed under medical control in case of medical emergencies, hazardous materials exposure, child birth, abuse, fires, flood, accidents, trauma, and psychiatric crises.

**Synonyms:** - PARAMEDIC - Paramedical Practitioner - Paramedical Practitioners