Emergency Medical Technician - Certificate (Major Code - EMT)

This program is 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. It 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 program meets the ADHS-BEMS guidelines and is approved by the state of Arizona and the National Registry of EMTs. Students must pass with a B or better, pass the final with a B or better, and have 10 documented patient contacts.

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.

Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform a wide range of duties for employment in a modern medical facility.
• Identify and assess the signs and symptoms of illness and injury in patients and conduct triage as needed.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology in the application of emergency medical care.
• Provide medical care and basic life support to patients with respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, allergic, and OB/GYN emergencies, and with age-related and traumatic injuries.
• Demonstrate various examination techniques on patients with a medical or injury related complaint or problem.
• Demonstrate the skills required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

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