paramedical /(păr`ȧ*mĕd"ĭ*kal)/
par·a·med·i·cal
paramedical
a.
- Of or pertaining to those providing medical care who are not physicians but serve in the capacity of assisting physicians; nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, Physical Therapy instructors, and respiratory therapy technicians are examples of paramedical personnel. (Med.)
- Of or pertaining to the type of medical care provided by paramedics or other paramedical personnel; as, paramedical treatment.