Emergency Medical Technician
Course Overview
This program prepares students to work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in a variety of environments. Those environments include but are not limited to; 911 emergency care, inter-facility transportation, emergency rooms, doctor’s offices and more. Students will learn to appropriately access patients, assess conditions, formulate a plan of action and administer the proper care using the appropriate equipment/medications per protocol. Additionally, this course covers personal safety, human anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, incident management, hazardous materials recognition, emergency vehicle operation, and much more.
The course also requires laboratory practice and clinical observation. Labs will be conducted regularly and students will gain additional experience in clinical observations in the emergency room and riding along with a local Ambulance Service. Successful completion of the course will allow the student to sit for testing with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Successful certification with NREMT will allow the student to receive an EMT license/certification in most US states and all branches of the military.
Ivy Tech Dual College Credits Available
| Course | College Credits | Prerequisite(s) | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLHS 100 Introduction to Health Careers | 3 | None | Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma Priority Dual Credit |
| HLHS 104 CPR/ Basic Life Support | .5 | None | |
| HLHS 101 Medical Terminology | 3 | Reading/Writing: Program Ready | Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma Priority Dual Credit |
| HLHS 102 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology | 3 | Reading/Writing: Program Ready | Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma Priority Dual Credit |
| HSPS 125 Emergency Medical Responder | 3 | Reading/Writing: Program Ready | |
| PARM 102 Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training | 7.5 |
1. 18 years old prior to course completion 2.Clinical rotations, College exams form, immunizations, Drug test, and Background check 3.CPR card |
Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma Priority Dual Credit |
Industry Certification Available
- National EMT Certification
DOE Course
7168/5274/7165
Required Grade Level
12
Recommended Prerequisite
Fire & Rescue
High School Credits
- 2 semester course
- 2 semesters required
- 1 credit per semester
- 2 credits maximum for each course
- 7168 Principles of Healthcare
- 5274 Medical Terminology
- 7165 Emergency Medical Tech
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas