ESSENTIAL 911 VOCABULARY
ESSENTIAL 911 EXPRESSION
🚑 EMS English
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Vocabulary
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Symptoms3
911 Phrases4
Dialogue5
Role Plays6
Practice✓
Complete🏥 Medical English · Emergency Module
Calling 911
in English
Learn the essential vocabulary and phrases you need to handle medical emergencies in English with confidence.
Lesson 1 of 7
Medical Emergency Vocabulary
Learn the 10 key emergency types. Hover over each card to reinforce the term.
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These are the most common emergencies you'll need to report in English. Study each term carefully — you'll see them again in the dialogue and quiz sections.
Heart attack
Ataque cardíaco
Stroke
Derrame cerebral
Seizure
Convulsión
Choking
Atragantamiento
Unconscious patient
Paciente inconsciente
Difficulty breathing
Dificultad para respirar
Severe bleeding
Sangrado severo
Cardiac arrest
Paro cardíaco
Fall injury
Lesión por caída
Allergic reaction
Reacción alérgica
Lesson 2 of 7
Common Symptoms
These symptoms are frequently reported when calling 911. Learn to recognize and name them in English.
Chest pain Dolor de pecho
Shortness of breath Falta de aire
Dizziness Mareo
Weakness Debilidad
Loss of consciousness Pérdida del conocimiento
Slurred speech Habla arrastrada
Numbness Entumecimiento
Vomiting Vómito
Fever Fiebre
Confusion Confusión
Sweating heavily Sudando mucho
Chills Escalofríos
Blue lips Labios azules
No pulse Sin pulso
Lesson 3 of 7
Essential 911 Expressions
These are the key phrases organized by purpose. Use them when making an emergency call.
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Reporting the Emergency› I need an ambulance.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 Necesito una ambulancia.
› We have a medical emergency.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 Tenemos una emergencia médica.
› A patient is having chest pain.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 Un paciente está teniendo dolor en el pecho.
› A patient is unconscious.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 Un paciente está inconsciente.
› The patient is not breathing.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente no está respirando.
› The patient is having a seizure.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente está teniendo una convulsión.
› The patient fell and hit his/her head.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente se cayó y se golpeó la cabeza.
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Giving Your Location› We are located at...toca para traducir
🇲🇽 Estamos ubicados en...
› The address is...toca para traducir
🇲🇽 La dirección es...
› We are on the second floor.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 Estamos en el segundo piso.
› The patient is in Room 12.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente está en el cuarto 12.
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Describing the Patient› The patient is a 72-year-old male.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente es un hombre de 72 años.
› The patient is conscious / unconscious.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente está consciente / inconsciente.
› The patient is breathing / not breathing.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente está respirando / no está respirando.
› I'm not the primary doctor.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 Yo no soy el médico principal.
› The patient has diabetes.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente tiene diabetes.
› The patient has blood sugar problems.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente tiene problemas de azúcar en la sangre.
› The patient is sweating a lot.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente está sudando mucho.
› The patient has fever / chills.toca para traducir
🇲🇽 El paciente tiene fiebre / escalofríos.
Lesson 4 of 7
Emergency Dialogue
Read this real-life dialogue between a staff member and a 911 operator during a chest pain emergency.
🚨 Chest Pain Emergency
Situation: An elderly patient is experiencing severe chest pain at a medical facility.
911
OPERATOR
911, what is your emergency?
P
PERSON
Hello. We have a medical emergency. The patient is having severe chest pain.
911
OPERATOR
What is your location?
P
PERSON
We are at Soma Well Health, 245 West Park Avenue.
911
OPERATOR
How old is the patient?
P
PERSON
He is 72 years old.
911
OPERATOR
Is he conscious?
P
PERSON
Yes, he is conscious and able to speak.
911
OPERATOR
Is he having difficulty breathing?
P
PERSON
Yes, he is breathing heavily and says he feels weak.
911
OPERATOR
Has he ever had heart problems before?
P
PERSON
Yes, he has a history of heart disease.
911
OPERATOR
An ambulance is on the way. Stay with the patient and keep him calm.
P
PERSON
Okay. We'll stay with him.
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Notice the structure: Report emergency → Give location → Describe patient → Give medical history. Always follow this order when calling 911.
Lesson 5 of 7
Role Play Cards
Practice calling 911 using each scenario. One person plays the caller, another plays the operator.
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Use the vocabulary and phrases from the previous sections. Try to include: the emergency, location, patient's age/gender, consciousness, and symptoms.
Card 1
Female patient
68 years old
Severe chest pain
Sweating heavily
Card 2
Male patient
80 years old
Fell down
Cannot move his leg
Card 3
Female patient
Difficulty breathing
Blue lips
Needs urgent help
Card 4
Not breathing
No pulse
Cardiac arrest
Critical situation
Lesson 6 of 7
Knowledge Check
Test what you've learned. Answer all 6 questions to unlock your completion screen.
🧠 Quick Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each question.
Question 1 of 6
How do you say "Derrame cerebral" in English?
Question 2 of 6
Which phrase is correct when reporting your location?
Question 3 of 6
What does "Shortness of breath" mean in Spanish?
Question 4 of 6
In the sample dialogue, where was the patient located?
Question 5 of 6
What emergency is Card 4 in the role play section?
Question 6 of 6
What does "Slurred speech" mean?
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Lesson 7 of 7
Final Review
You've completed all the lessons! Review the key takeaways below, then finish the course.
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Great work! You now know the key vocabulary, symptoms, 911 expressions, and how to handle a real emergency call in English. Practice the role play cards with a partner to build confidence.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Always start with: "We have a medical emergency."
Give your location clearly: street address, floor, and room number.
Describe the patient: age, gender, consciousness, and symptoms.
Mention medical history: diabetes, heart disease, allergies.
Stay calm, speak clearly, and stay on the line until told otherwise.
Congratulations!
You completed the Medical Emergency Calls lesson. You're now ready to handle emergency situations in English!
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Sections Done
✓ Vocabulary
✓ Symptoms
✓ 911 Phrases
✓ Dialogue
✓ Role Plays
✓ Practice
✓ Review