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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Lives often depend on the quick reactions and competent care of emergency medical professionals. People in Emergency Medical Services must respond quickly, often making split-second decisions, which mean the difference between life and death. Students in this program will learn, through a combination of classroom and hands-on experiences, the care and transportation of the sick and injured essentials of lifesaving through emergency medical procedures. This class includes instruction for becoming an Emergency Medical Technician Basic, students will assess simulated patients involved in trauma and medical accidents, learn CPR, and how to operate during other medical emergencies. Successful graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s examination.

Students must demonstrate proficiency, by written and practical skills. Students must be 18 years of age at testing times.



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