American Ambulance Association
American Ambulance Association
The American Ambulance Association (pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən æmbjələns əˈsoʊsiˈeɪʃən) is a national organization in the United States that represents and advocates for the interests of ambulance services and emergency medical service (EMS) professionals.
Etymology
The term "ambulance" comes from the Latin word ambulare, meaning "to walk or move about" which is a reference to early medical care where patients were moved by lifting or wheeling. The term "association" comes from the Latin word associare which means "to unite, to join, to connect together".
History
The American Ambulance Association was established to promote health care policies that ensure excellent patient care and services. It has been instrumental in shaping the development and growth of the EMS industry in the United States.
Functions
The American Ambulance Association provides a platform for the exchange of information and ideas among its members. It also represents the interests of its members in legislative and regulatory matters. The association provides educational resources and professional development opportunities for EMS professionals.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A system that provides emergency medical care to people who are injured or ill, often at the scene of an incident or en route to a hospital.
- Ambulance: A vehicle equipped to provide emergency care to sick or injured people and to transport them to a hospital.
- Health Care Policy: The plans, decisions, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society.
- Patient Care: The services rendered by members of the health professions for the benefit of a patient.
- Professional Development: Learning to earn or maintain professional credentials such as academic degrees to formal coursework, attending conferences, and informal learning opportunities situated in practice.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Ambulance Association
- Wikipedia's article - American Ambulance Association
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