Emergency Medical Technician

Course Code: EMST-110

Department: Paramedicine

Credit Hours: 11.5

Textbook Information: Bookstore website

Emergency Medical Technicians provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system. This accelerated, hybrid EMT course is delivered through a combination of online learning activities and in-class lectures and skills lab learning sessions. Our comprehensive EMT program will prepare students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic exam. Prerequisites: Placement at ENGL 100 or higher, or completion of ENGL 099 or ENGL 100 A with a C or better. Refer to placement chart in college catalog for detailed information. Student must be at least 17 years of age or with approval of instructor or Academic Dean. Must Pass a Background Check and Drug Screen.