Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Health Sciences Pathway
Is this course right for you?
Do you like to help people in emergency situations? Do you keep calm and collected during stressful situations? If so, this is the course for you. Credits // Certification n n
3rd Science Credit Dual enrollment at Kalamazoo Valley Community College - 9 college credits n CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer n National Registry Basic EMT License available
Eligibility // Prerequisites Seniors only Proof of immunizations Drug testing and background check Professional attire - uniform Students provide their own transportation Students must follow dual enrollment policies. Students follow KVCC calendar.
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Career Data // Jobs ambulance driver, EMT instructor, field supervisor, fire service, first responder, medical service technician, paramedic, public/fire safety, rescue squad For salary information go to: http://snipurl.com/salaryinfo
“Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow by 19% between 2006-2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations.”
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Health Sciences Pathway
Students in this class are dually enrolled and have the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit. Students must follow all requirements of a dual-enrolled program. Basic EMT provides students with instruction in basic emergency medical technology. The EMT course is a study of the topics and skills necessary to make lifesaving interventions and stabilize patients during transport to a medical facility. The course involves lecture and practical skills labs and introduces the clinical component of EMT education, the minimum level of training required for work on a transp0rting ambulance. Second semester students will complete clinical hours with a local ambulance service and healthcare agencies. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the national Registry Basic EMT licensing examination.
- www.bls.gov
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