EMT 174 Emergency Medical Technician*
The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate provides a study of anatomy and physiology, signs and symptoms of illness and injury, patient assessment, procedures associated with the provision of emergency medical care, triage, basic life support systems, and basic legal responsibilities. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the Arizona Department of Health Services – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (ADHS-BEMS) to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician. Students desiring NREMT/ADHS-BEMS certification must complete the state-required number of clinical experience hours with an Emergency Medical Service provider of out-of-hospital emergency care. This course meets the ADHS-BEMS guidelines and is approved by the state of Arizona and the National Registry of EMTs.
Medical Direction: Arizona Certified EMTs are authorized to provide treatment, perform procedures, and utilize skills—as defined by the 2016 National EMS Education Standards —only under the medical control of an approved medical director or certified base hospital. Students must be 18 years of age upon course enrollment.
8 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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Prerequisite
RDG 092 or exemption. Students taking this course for state or national certification must be 18 years of age upon course enrollment.