Emergency Medical Technician

This course represents the National and Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Educational Standards. Students explore and apply the fundamentals of EMS, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology while demonstrating skills in assessing and managing patient care, including assessing the scene and understanding shock, resuscitation, and trauma. Students build on their knowledge and skills for providing basic life support by focusing on the areas of EMS operations, medical emergencies, and management of special patient populations. Supervised field experience that includes at least 10 patient contacts outside of school hours is required.

Successful completion of all course requirements and instructor endorsement may lead to eligibility to take the Virginia State Psychomotor Exam and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam. Students must meet the requirements of the Functional Position Description for the Basic Life Support Provider.

Hull Street Campus

Occupation Opportunities

Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic

Certification Opportunities

National Registry EMR

National Registry EMT

AHA BLS CPR

Credits for this Program Include:

Emergency Medical Technician I (1 Credit)

Emergency Medical Technician II (1 Credit)

Medical Terminology

OR Econ/Personal Finance (1 Credit)

Preferred Aptitudes

Ability to stay calm in an emergency

Proficient in mathematics and science