EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
BASIC

One year program, three hours per day

Prerequisite: Senior grade level or 17 by November 1

Related College or Technical School Majors: Pre-Medicine, Nursing, other medical

Job Opportunities: EMT, hospitals, fire departments, Ambulance Company 

Students will be taught the skills needed to qualify for the EMT-B certification. Anatomy and physiology of the human body will be covered in great detail. Clinical experiences include ride out on ambulances and or fire trucks. A variety of rescue techniques, ambulance operations and hazardous material awareness will also be taught. Use of the school ambulance will provide training experiences.

Supply cost to student: Approximately $100 for uniform and other items.
 
Introduction to Emergency
Medical Services (EMS)
Medical & Legal Issues
The Human Body
Lifting and Moving Patients
Airway Anatomy & Physiology
Airway Emergencies
Treatment of Airway Emergencies
Scene Size-up
Initial Patient Assessment
Vital Signs
History & Physical
Assessment of Medical/Trauma Patient
Continuing Patient Assessment
Communications & Documentation
General Pharmacology
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Aspirin Treatment
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Diabetes Assessment & Treatment
Allergic Reactions/Poisoning/Overdoses
Environmental Emergencies
Behavioral Emergencies
OB/GYN Assessment & Treatment
Multiple Medical Complaints
Trauma - Assessment & Treatment
Infants - Children - SIDS
Geriatrics
IV Maintenance
Ambulance Operations & Basic Rescue
Mass Casualty
Hazardous Materials Awareness
EMS Incident Command

Successful completion of the course written and practical examination will enable the student to be  nationally and locally certified as an EMT - B.  Students must graduate from high school to receive certification as an EMT.  This is a three-hour class, open to 12th grade students only. No prerequisite classes.