Emergency Medical Technician

Catalog description

Emergency Medical Technician introduces students to activation of the emergency medical system, basic emergency medical care, and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. Students acquire basic knowledge and skills including airway management, bleeding control, cervical spine stabilization, vehicle extrication techniques, and vital sign assessment. (5/4/3) Notes: EMT students must be a minimum of 17 years old at the time of EMT course enrollment; 17 year old students can sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Students will not be able to practice or be awarded a State of Iowa certification until 18 years old. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the entry-level EMS certification exam. Students must hold an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the duration of this course.