About the Program
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the first responders on the scene of medical emergencies and a wide variety of emergency situations. This is where the rubber hits the road! The EMT program at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï involves both classes and specialized clinical training through area hospitals and advanced life support ambulance services. You'll be required to meet a specified number of hours in hospital Emergency Departments and hours onboard ALS ambulances. Our program meets all national standard curriculum requirements and prepares you for a new, exciting and important career.
What You'll Learn
- The essential elements for the safe and efficient response to a scene of a medical emergency.
- Use of equipment including backboards, suction devices, oxygen delivery systems and more.
- Managing respiratory, trauma and cardiac emergencies.
- Proper ways to deal with bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, emergency childbirth and more.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏing fundamental knowledge of the EMS system and medical, legal, and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.
This Degree is Great for You if:
- You welcome the challenge of helping save lives at the scene of the accident.
- You want to function as part of a team of professionals working to stabilize patients and transport them for care.
- You want to build your self-confidence and join a rewarding. growing profession.