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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Technical Certificate

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The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (10 Credits)

Required Courses:

EMSP 1510Adv. Concepts for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1520Adv Patient Care for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1530Clinical Applications for AEMT

1

EMSP 1540Clinical & Prac Appl for AEMT

3