Emergency Medical Services, Basic Technical Certificate

Program Outcomes:

Recognize and perform in the role, function, and responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in both the emergency care and operational aspects of EMT’s in the health care delivery system as defined by the Idaho Bureau of EMS, and the National Registry of EMT’s.

Safely demonstrate competence in patient assessment and in skills as referenced to the current National EMS Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Idaho Training Standards.

Use effective communication skills in written and verbal situations.

Apply legal and ethical principles in a variety of situations.

Recognize and properly respond to the affective needs of the patient.

Demonstrate competence in the use and care of the equipment required for optimum patient care and safety.

Major Code: 4408V

Program Requirements

ALLH 100Introduction to Allied Health

2 Credits

ALLH 101Medical Terminology

2 Credits

EMSE 102Emergency Medical Technician*

8 Credits

EMSE 102LEmergency Medical Technician Lab*

2 Credits

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 14