RN-EMT Accelerated EMT Course

Catalog description

This is an accelerated EMT program utilizing the educational experience already obtained by the student through the RN program and work experience. This is an introductory study to become an Emergency Medical Technician. This program follows both Arkansas State Health Department site accreditation requirements as well as National educational guidelines for EMS as set forth by the Department of Transportation. Didactic course content is available through the Web (www). Lab skills will be obtained by coming to the campus for approximately 8 hours of lab instruction and practice. Upon successful completion of this self-paced class, the applicant will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMT state board certification examination, both practical and computer-based written. These exams will be offered at NWACC.