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

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Lobbying

In March 2013, the association unsuccessfully lobbied for the

Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013 The Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013 () is a bill in the 113th United States Congress. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2013 by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL). It passed the United States House of Representatives on F ...

, which would have amended the

Public Health Service Act The Public Health Service Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1944. The full act is codified in Title 42 of the United States Code (The Public Health and Welfare), Chapter 6A (Public Health Service). Contents The act clearly establis ...

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians Allied health professions-related professional associations 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations