Emergency Medical Services, CSC

Length: 26 credits

Purpose: This program is designed for the student interested in pursuing a career as an Emergency Medical Technician to work in a variety of health service facilities and/or desires to advance in EMS educational pathways pursuing advanced EMS certifications.

Employment Objectives: Employment opportunities for the emergency Medical Technician – basic include pre-hospital EMS/medical transport agencies, hospital emergency departments, and volunteer agencies.

Potential Certification: After successful of completion of the Emergency Medical Technician course, student will be eligible to sit for the NREMT certification exam. After successful completion of CPR students will be certified from American Heart Association as a BLS Provider.

Physical Requirements: The student must be able to:

• verbally communicate in person, via telephone and telecommunications using the English language;
• hear spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians and dispatchers and in sounds common to the emergency scene;
• lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 with assistance) a height of 33 inches, a distance of 10 feet;
• read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions; document, physically in writing, document physically patient information in prescribed format;
• demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with ability to perform all tasks related to quality patient care in a safe manner;
• bend, stoop, crawl, and walk on uneven surfaces; and
• meet minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle within the state.

Program Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:

• demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skill required to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic; and
• master clinical skill competencies.