Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course prepares students for careers in the dynamic and expanding field of emergency medical services, and beyond. Students gain foundational knowledge and psychomotor skills in patient assessment, airway management, resuscitation, trauma care, medical emergencies, and EMS operations. Through classroom instruction, laboratory simulation, and supervised clinical and field experiences, students develop clinical judgment, teamwork, and professional behavior required for entry-level practice. Successful completion of course requirements makes students eligible for National Registry testing and certification.

Non-credit tuition includes books, fees, and required materials. This course qualifies for GAP tuition assistance.

Course Comment - This course is a combined lecture/lab/clinical course which has been developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The course follows the January 2009 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course provides the student an opportunity to supply cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills in the classroom, hospital, and pre-hospital setting. Instruction is related to patient assessment in areas of basic life support, cardiac arrest, trauma, and medical emergencies. Students must complete a minimum of 32 hours of clinical/field time to successfully complete the course. Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to take National Registry of EMTs certification testing at the Emergency Medical Technician level. Students will be required to undergo a national criminal background check and State of Iowa child/adult abuse registry check prior to clinical rotations. Mandatory reporter training and a health physical are required prior to starting clinical/field rotations. The cost of the background check is covered in tuition. However, the cost of obtaining additional requirements is in addition to course tuition and fees. Information on how to satisfy these requirements will be distributed the first night of class. Student must be 17 years of age at time of enrollment, be able to speak, write, and read English and possess a valid driver’s license. Current BCLS recognition at the BLS Provider (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) level is required prior to starting clinical rotations. This class qualifies for GAP tuition assistance.