The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate program provides the student with basic lifesaving and patient care skills focused on the acute management of on-scene care to the sick or injured patient and the transportation to or between health care facilities. In addition to Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) skills, the EMT learns airway and breathing management skills using adjunct devices, pharmacological interventions with prescription, over- the- counter, self-administered and similar medications and advanced trauma care. This program is compliant with the National EMS Education Standards allowing graduates to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT examinations.
Prerequisites
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