Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) treats and transports the sick and injured to medical facilities.  EMTs may open airways, restore breathing, administer breathing treatments, control bleeding, treat shock, administer oxygen, immobilize fractures, bandage wounds, assist in childbirth, manage emotionally disturbed patients, treat heart attack victims, treat poison and burn victims, perform CPR and use AEDs on cardiac arrest patients.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to provide emergency medical care in a compassionate, professional and skilled manner.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course the participant will:

• receive a course completion certificate from Lifesaver Education Courses

• be eligible to submit an application to the Texas Department of State Health Services and the National Registry of EMT's  for certification

• be eligible to take the NREMT certification examination

COURSE PREREQUISITES

1. You must apply for admission and be accepted to participate in this course.

2. You must possess a high school diploma or GED.

3. You must obtain required immunizations prior to participating in clinical rotations.

4. You must possess a current completion card for one of the following CPR courses:

• CPR PRO - American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI)

• CPR for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association (AHA)

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross (ARC)

• Professional Rescuer CPR - National Safety Council (NSC)

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code:  EMSA02

Course Name:  Initial Emergency Medical Technician

Pace:  The class meets 16 hours per week for 12 weeks   

Course Length:  160 hours

• Didactic Hours:  16

• Skill Hours: 48

• Clinical Rotation Hours: 48

• Field Internship Hours: 48

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