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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN – 184 hours. The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the student to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation. The course curriculum is based on current DOT National EMS Education Standards and exceeds curriculum standards set forth by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the WA State Department of Health. The course consists of at least 160 hours of in-class lecture, online coursework and hands-on skill labs. Students are also required to complete (10) patient contact hours during their field internship, which entails a minimum of (1) 12-hour shift and may require additional field internship hours. Students who successfully pass the course will be prepared and eligible to sit for the National Registry Exam. Successful completion of the course and National Registry Cognitive Exam fulfill the education requirements for WA State Certification.
In-person Primary Location, Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
Yes
Program details
3 Months
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
N/A
Credits
184
Clock Hours (Total)
Additional details
Award name
Certificate
Education Prerequisites
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
EMR/EMT Requirements
1. A copy of a current driver’s license or state issued identification indicating that the student is 17 years or older. Must be 18 years or older by the end of the course to be eligible to complete field internship.
2. Disclose if any criminal offenses could prevent the student from obtaining licensure.
3. Highschool diploma or GED. (Not needed for EMR Level)
4. Immunization records MUST be provided by the first night of class. These are required in order to participate in the internship portion of the course. Records must include the following:
a. Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Rubeola, and Varicella
b. TB test results (within the last year)
c. Hepatitis B Series
d. Tetanus
e. Covid-19 Vaccine (Some clinical sites may require this)
f. Seasonal Flu Vaccine (Some clinical sites may require this)
5. All applicants must sign a release of information form to allow for a Criminal Background Check. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon an acceptable report as defined by the NREMT Criminal Convictions Policy. 6. Be physically capable of performing the duties of an EMR/EMT.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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