EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Technician

10 Credits
Lecture: 8 Lab: 4

Emergency Medical Technician is an in-depth study of the identification and treatment of people with illness and traumatic injuries. It is intended for those who are involved with fire/rescue agencies or private ambulance services or those who wish to pursue a career in emergency medicine in a prehospital setting. Training is conducted in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s EMT National Standard Curriculum. The training promotes an assessment-based approach to identifying illness or injury and developing an appropriate plan of treatment within the limitations of basic life support practices, including the use of prehospital patient care and rescue equipment. Instruction includes classroom lecture, practical skill demonstration in a lab setting, and 30 hours of direct patient care in a hospital emergency department. Upon completion of the course the students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT competency exam, which is required to demonstrate eligibility for EMT licensure in the state of Illinois. Licensure is required for employment as an EMT. Salaries vary greatly from volunteer/paid-per-call compensation to full-time employment.

Note: Uniform requirements for clinical work are dark slacks (no jeans), dark shoes, and light blue polo shirt with a collar, stethoscope and watch with a second hand. Students must be 18 years old and provide evidence of a high school diploma or GED to take the state exam.

Articulation: 1.2

Prerequisite: None
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