Emergency Medical Services, Pathway Certificate
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Program Description
Our program is committed to providing high quality initial emergency medical services education. We offer quality resources, effective teaching practices, and use advanced technology. We advocate respect, sound judgment, compassion, integrity, and teamwork as a foundation for customer service oriented patient care.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Emergency Medical Services Pathway Certificate will:
- Perform accurate scene safety and patient assessments in emergency medical situations
- Use oral and written skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care system
- Perform all Basic Life Support (BLS) skills in a safe and timely manner maintaining personal and professional well-being while ensuring patient safety
- Demonstrate appropriate emergency medical and technical knowledge as required in emergency medical situations.
- Apply professional values and ethical behaviors individually and as a team member of a team in providing emergency medical care
- Apply legal knowledge and medical ethics in all patient care situations
Career Considerations
The EMT career pathway certificate prepares students for entry- level jobs and future careers in the following areas: ambulance companies, fire departments, clinics, and various other industries requiring emergency medical services personnel.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| EMS 151 | EMT Part 1 | 6 |
| ES 101 | Principles-Emergency Services | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Term | ||
| EMS 152 | EMT Part 2 | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 15 | |
Advising Notes
- Grade of C or better must be attained in all courses or courses must be retaken.
Program Entrance Requirements
- Must submit documented results of immunizations
- Must successfully complete a fit for duty, physical agility test, and drug screen
- Must pass a background check
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Minimal requirement: Computer with broadband internet connectivity; Windows 7 or newer or MACOS 10.6 or newer. Video viewing and Zoom conferencing may be held at the discretion of the faculty