Emergency Medical Technician

This course is required to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. This course provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include: EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, management of trauma patients, management of medical patients, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the NHTSA National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.

Special Equipment -

• Stethoscope
• Pen Light
• Safety vest
• Safety glasses
• Masks (3M)
• Shears (blue)
• AFC navy golf shirt with logo
• Platinum Planner Skills Manager
• BLS-HCP Code ($25)

Hours   180
            

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Required Text - Jones & Bartlett: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition

Pre-Requisites

• • Current valid driver’s license
  • Meet the essential functions for the EMT program
  • Please see the Alabama Fire College EMT Brochure for additional admission requirements

Course Dates


This course is not offered at this time