EMT-Basic ApplicationEmergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) level, is a 264.5 hour classroom and field based emergency medical program. This level of education is the minimum requirement to staff and operate an emergency response vehicle (an ambulance) in the State of Michigan.
This course is approved by the Michigan Department of Community Health EMS & Trauma Systems Section. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry Certification test as required by the State of Michigan for licensure.
This course prepares students to enter into handle entry level emergency response positions and is typically employed by private ambulance companies, fire departments and as hospital Emergency room technicians.
The EMT Basic course curriculum prepares the student to perform a variety of medical techniques including but not limited to:
- Basic airway control and oxygen delivery
- Increased understanding of anatomy and physiology
- CPR and defibrillation
- Emergency field childbirth
- Lifting and moving patients
- More definitive patient assessment
- Assisting with such medications such as epinephrine auto injector, nitroglycerine and emergency breathing treatments
- Patient extrication, immobilization and transport
- Triaging and handling multiple trauma victims
- Dealing with more complex medical and traumatic life-threatening illness and/or injuries
- Pediatric assessment and field treatment
- Assisting EMT-S and Paramedics with more advanced care
Prior to starting the EMT-Basic program you must:
- Contact the Director of Allied Health 517.796.8453 for advising and permission to register for an EMT-Basic program
- Complete a Criminal Background Check – $58.03
- Complete a Drug Screen – $15
- Complete a Health Certification Form (available from the Allied Health Office)
- Recommend completing:
- BIO 155; or BIO 235 and BIO 254
- MOA 120
Laboratory Supplies (approximate costs):
- Uniform Polo Shirts are available for purchase at JCC Bookstore or at the EMS orientation
- Stethoscope – $30
- Eye Protection – $10
- Watch (one with a second hand) – $20
Fall Semester Schedule – 2010
| Course Section | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 120 | 8/30/10 - 12/22/10 | M/W 8:00am - 2:11pm | BW 109 |
| EMS 120 | 8/30/10 - 12/19/10 | M/W 4:00pm - 10:11pm | JCC @ LISD Tech |
