The EMT-1 course prepares the student to render basic life support at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to a med ical facility. This certificate will enable the student to apply for EMT-1 Certification.
Certification is required for employment with an ambulance company.
The EMT 1 course provides the student with a broad foundation of knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and emergency care procedures. An EMT prepared in this manner can respond to a medical emergency with the expediency and accuracy that is expected and required. Classroom instruction is enriched with additional instruction provided by other health care professionals including physicians, nurses, paramedics, and emergcy medical technicians. The program also provides pertinent education for those considering other health fields including medicine, nursing, and physician assisting. All students attending the clinical rotations in the emergency department and on an ambulance must be in good health and free from any communicable disease.