Emergency Medical Technician, SC
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Program Description
This skills certificate is designed for individuals who anticipate working with an ambulance service, a hospital emergency department, fire department, police department, mining operation, or in other occupational fields where medical emergencies are common. At the successful completion of this course, the student will have the opportunity to apply and receive certification for NREMT and use that to gain certification at the state or local level.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Prehospital Emergency Medicine Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
Students must have completed ALL requirements noted in the following link in order to be allowed to enroll in the course: https://www.tmcc.edu/emergency-medical-services/ems-classes/steps-to-apply
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 108 | Emergency Medical Technician Training 1 | 6 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Total Units | 6 | |
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A hold is placed on the course and a student cannot enroll until ALL requirements are completed as noted in this link:https://www.tmcc.edu/emergency-medical-services/ems-classes/steps-to-apply
Pre-Registration Requirements
Class requirements include State of Nevada EMT certified, 18 years of age or older, current AHA health care provider CPR card, medical insurance, proof of two-step negative TB Skin test or negative chest X-ray, current Tetanus/Diptheria (TD), Hepatitis B (2nd in the series of 3), proof of 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), proof of Varicella (Chicken Pox), Background check from www.mystudentcheck.com, 5 panel drug testing from ARC.
Program Requirements
Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.
Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid.
To earn a skills certificate, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirement | ||
| EMS 108 | Emergency Medical Technician Training | 6 |
| Total Units | 6 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Demonstrate the ability to understand the roles and responsibilities of an EMT within an EMS system, methods to stay healthy and to prevent job-related injuries in the field, basic legal and ethical issues as well as learn how to effectively communicate with patients of all ages, cultures, gender, race, and disabilities in the prehospital environment.
PSLO2: Demonstrate how to provide basic assessment, development, and treatment to patients of all ages utilizing fundamental knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of injuries and illnesses while providing emergent care of airway, breathing, and circulation.
PSLO3: Demonstrate knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personal safety.
