The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is an American
professional association
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to advocacy, further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that professio ...
representing
Emergency medical technician
An emergency medical technician (EMT), also known as an ambulance technician, is a health professional that provides emergency medical services. EMTs are most commonly found working in ambulances. In English-speaking countries, paramedics are ...
s and
paramedics
A paramedic is a registered healthcare professional who works autonomously across a range of health and care settings and may specialise in clinical practice, as well as in education, leadership, and research.
Not all ambulance personnel are p ...
.
Lobbying
In March 2013, the association unsuccessfully lobbied for the
Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013, which would have amended the
Public Health Service Act.
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Allied health professions-related professional associations
501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations