Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
ZEMT- 716 Emergency Medical Training (EMT)
Program (163 hours)
Fee: $875 payable in full at the time of registration.
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Students are required to purchase textbooks at an approximate cost of $180.
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EMT exams fees are separate expenses.
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September 2013 Tentative Schedule |
Daytime: September 4 - December 6, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00am - 12:00pm |
Evenings: September 4 - December 6, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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May 2013 Currently Running |
Evenings: May 6 - August 1, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00pm - 10:00pm No class on May 30th or July 4th |
EMT Prerequisite
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Each student must complete reading BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association, is to be read before the first class meeting.
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The on-line reading and test for FEMA IS-700a: NIMS: An introduction
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The on-line reading and test for ICS-100- Introduction to Incident Command System
Program Description
The Emergency Medical Training Program consists of approximately 143 hours of in class lectures and a minimum of 20 hours on-line training, a field trip, and workshops designed to prepare the student to challenge the Massachusetts State Certification Examination. The program is based on the Department of Transportation curriculum for Basic Emergency Medical Technician and is approved by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services. The EMT program gives the student an excellent foundation in Basic Life Support skills and techniques; patient assessment; and safe, sane transportation.
Blended Education
Students will be required to spend a minimum of 40 minutes for most lessons on-line. The publisher's resource provides support materials for each chapter including quizzes, videos, animations, case studies, virtual tours, interactive exercises, web links and study aids. Computer time is added to each lesson. In addition to 143 hours of class time, each student will complete a minimum of 20 hours on-line.
Instruction includes:
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143 hours of lectures and workshops
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15-20 hours of on-line instruction
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3 hours of field exercises - auto extrication
Program Outline:
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Introduction to Emergency Care Training and Legal Aspects
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Airway Obstruction, Respiratory Arrest, and Cardiac Arrest
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Mechanical Aids to Breathing and Resuscitation
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Bleeding, Shock, Traumatic Injuries, and Wound Care
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Fractures of the Upper and Lower Extremities and Neck and Back Injuries
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Medical Emergencies and Assisted Medications, Behavioral and Environmental Emergencies
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Obstetrics and Gynecological, Pediatric and Elderly Emergencies
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Patient Handling, Extrication, Communications, and Terrorism
EMT Skills Include:
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillation
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Patient Assessment and Wound Care
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Splinting and Neck/Back Immobilization
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Oxygen Therapy and Resuscitation Techniques
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Patient Handling and General Knowledge of the Ambulance
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