EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)
PROGRAM SUMMARY
*Students must be 18 when classes begin to enter this program
Becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a great career choice as demand for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals is multiplying. EMT’s respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport patients to medical facilities. In this program students will gain knowledge about emergency medical procedures and techniques in order to provide emergency care to people who are far away from a hospital or on their way to one. The Emergency Medical Technician certificate (EMS 132) provides fundamental knowledge about emergency medical procedures and techniques. These include artificial respiration, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, control of bleeding, splinting, extrication and light rescue, and ten hours of hospital training and observation to give Emergency Medical Technicians improved clinical knowledge of the profession.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
• EMT Skills
- Emergency Medicine
- Intubations & Infusions
- First Aid & CPR
- Airway Management
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Assessment & Vitals
- Medication & IV Administration
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Ambulatory Transport
- Medical Terminology
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
- Rescue & Medical Equipment
- Splinting & Bleeding Control
- Patient Care Documentation
- Incident Command Systems (ICS)
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
•Yavapai College’s Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification
Successful completion of EMS 132, with a grade of "C" or better, qualifies the
student to take the National Registry of EMT Certification examination for EMT.
student to take the National Registry of EMT Certification examination for EMT.
CREDITS
Online and In person required
• Yavapai College credits are earned after completing the semester with a passing grade (C or better).
• HS credits will be awarded at the end of each semester
• 16 YC credits will be earned upon completion
MEDICAL EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN (EMT) PROGRAM PROGRESSION PLAN
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Program Information
Location:
Yavapai College's Allied Health Campus
3800 N Glassford Hill Rd Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Class Schedule: 1 Semester program with evening classes and additional practicum hours required.
Grade Level Requirement: Senior
*Students must be 18 years old when classes begin.
Pre Req Info: None