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Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate

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The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic 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. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The 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 EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT.

Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (16 Credits)

Required Courses:

EMSP 1110Intro to the EMT Profession

3

EMSP 1120EMT Assess/Airway/Pharmacology

3

EMSP 1130Medical Emergencies for EMT

3

EMSP 1140Special Patient Population

3

EMSP 1150Shock & Trauma for the EMT

3

EMSP 1160Clinical & Practical Appl EMT

1