Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course is a 154-hour entry-level emergency medical services training program designed to prepare students for certification and employment as Emergency Medical Technicians. This comprehensive academy provides instruction in patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, trauma care, medical emergencies, ambulance operations, and professional EMS practices. The curriculum is based upon the National EMS Education Standards, Virginia EMS Regulations, and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) requirements. Students learn the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to provide safe and effective prehospital emergency care. Designed for working adults and individuals balancing family or educational commitments, the program utilizes a convenient evening and weekend format. Students attend classes two evenings per week and on Saturdays, allowing them to complete their EMT education in just nine weeks. Training includes classroom instruction, hands-on practical skills laboratories, patient assessment exercises, simulation activities, and scenario-based learning designed to prepare students for real-world emergency response situations. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will be eligible to pursue Virginia EMT certification and National Registry EMT certification. Program Schedule Program Length: 9 Weeks Total Instructional Hours: 144 Hours Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Lunch Break: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Weekly Instructional Hours: 16 Hours Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Perform comprehensive patient assessments. Recognize and manage medical and traumatic emergencies. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and utilize an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Manage airway, breathing, and circulatory emergencies. Safely package, move, and transport patients. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals. Apply EMS safety, legal, ethical, and professional standards. Operate effectively as a member of an emergency medical services team. Certification Eligibility Students who successfully complete all cognitive, psychomotor, attendance, and testing requirements will be eligible to: Apply for Virginia EMT certification. Sit for the National Registry EMT (NREMT) Cognitive Examination. Seek employment with emergency medical services agencies, fire departments, hospitals, industrial response teams, event medical organizations, and public safety agencies. The EMT Course provides the foundational education and practical experience necessary to begin a career in emergency medical services and to serve as a competent, compassionate, and professional member of the healthcare team.

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