Emergency Medical Technician

Catalog description

A study of all phases of basic emergency care, including patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, management of medical emergencies, trauma injuries, obstetric emergencies, infant and child emergencies, and ambulance operations. The course is based on the current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and The National EMS Scope of Practice Model. Students are required to complete a background check and drug screen and provide proof of immunizations. Lecture 6 hours/Laboratory-Clinical 9 hours/Total 15 hours per week.