paramedic

Everyday

1. A paramedic is a trained person who gives emergency medical help to sick or hurt people and takes them to hospital in an ambulance. tree →
2. A paramedic works fast at the scene of an accident, at home or in the street, before a doctor can see the patient. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons the paramedic is one of the helpers who come when you call 911, 999, 000 or 111 (or 112). In stories a paramedic arriving means someone is badly hurt but help is here. Phrases: «call the paramedics», «the paramedics arrived», «paramedics treated him at the scene».

Examples

• The paramedics arrived in an ambulance with flashing lights. tree →
• A paramedic checked the boy's breathing and pulse. tree →
• Mum called 999 and the paramedics came in ten minutes. tree →
• The paramedic put a bandage on the cyclist's leg. tree →
• My uncle trained for years to become a paramedic. tree →
• Paramedics carried the old man to the ambulance on a stretcher. tree →
• When you call for help, stay calm so the paramedics can find you quickly. tree →

Note

Countable: one paramedic, two paramedics; «a paramedic». Stress on «MED». A paramedic is not a doctor, but is trained to give first aid and emergency treatment. In some places the word «ambulance crew» or «EMT» (USA) is used for similar workers.