Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Courses

Prepares the student to provide emergency care at an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Services Education standards. Introduces basic emergency care concepts including fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. Focuses on patient assessment, care and transportation.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Introduces shock and resuscitation, patient assessment, care and transportation of the acutely ill, trauma patient, special patient populations and EMS operations. Focuses on Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), Hazmat Awareness, and Incident Command. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency for skills within the scope of practice for patients of all ages.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-363.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-363.

Prepares students to provide emergency medical assessment, care and transportation of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. Develops student proficiency in previously learned skills when providing direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Requires student participation in and documentation of patient contacts and field experience approved by the medical director and the EMS program director. Students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice.

Co-op Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-364.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-364.