ETTs are among the many mandatory reporters in Alaska, along with school teachers, counselors, and others. Mandatory reporters must report suspected child abuse or neglect. ETTs are also required to report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult.

"Medial" is a comparison word that means closer to the midline, or middle of the body.

A doctor who provides direction to an EMS provider. This can be online (calling a physician about the patient in front of you) or offline (written guidance that the EMS crew uses for patient care generally).