Course Description
This rigorous course is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. This course, based on the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum will provide the student with knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, airway and cardiac arrest management, hemorrhage control, basic wound care, management of orthopedic emergencies, childbirth, response to medical emergencies, and emergency medical services operations.
Instruction is provided via classroom and online didactic sessions and skills labs. Additionally, each student must complete 10 patient contacts either on an ambulance or in the emergency room. Total instructional time is approximately 180 hours. Successful completion of the program includes attendance of class sessions, successfully passing each quiz and exam with a minimum sore of 70%, and successful completion of a formal practical skills examination. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Cognitive Exam. Students passing the NREMT exam will be eligible to apply for state certification with the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).
Course Schedule
This course will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 PM to 10 PM, there will be two Saturday skill sessions dates to be determined by the members of the class
Required Materials
Computer with reliable internet access is required to access homework assignments, quizzes and tests.
The textbook will be Emergency Care, 14th Edition (provided as part of course fee).
Entrance Requirements
This is considered to be an entry level course therefore there are no pre-requisites to taking the course.
Students wishing to take the course must:
- Be able to read, write, and understand the English Language
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Not have a criminal history which would deny them certification through the EMSRB or the NREMT
Course Fee
$1295.00 This includes tuition, books, access to the online learning system, and practical exam. The fee does NOT include NREMT testing fees (currently $80 per attempt).
You may reserve a spot in the class by placing a $300 non-refundable deposit upon registration. The balance is due on the first night of class.
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