Basic Emergency Medical Technician Training

Catalog description

The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the student to able to render care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Students do not need a background of prehospital experience for this course. Topics that are covered in this course include patient assessment, medical and trauma-specific emergencies, mass casualty response, basic anatomy and physiology of the body, and communication skills. After completion of this course, the student will be prepared to sit for the national certification exam. Formerly listed as WLHP 2950.