Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician Program Description

As a certified EMT-B you can respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured. Prior to initiating patient care the EMT-B will survey the scene to determine that it is safe, the type of injury or illness, the number of patients, and request for additional help if necessary. The EMT-B will determine the nature and extent of the illness or injury and establish the priority for required emergency care.

To provide the knowledge and skills to properly perform the initial assessment. Learn to get a general impression of patients determining responsiveness, assessment of the airway, and breathing circulation.

To demonstrate the methods of assessing patients with medical complaints or signs and symptoms. To demonstrate the method of assessing patients traumatic injuries by rapid approach.

Learn the airway anatomy and physiology, how to maintain and open airway, pulmonary resuscitation, variations for infants, children, and patients with laryngectomies. Learn the use of airways, suction equipment, oxygen equipment, and resuscitation devices. \

Enhances the EMT-B’s basic knowledge of the human body. Provides a brief overview of body system, physiology, and topographic anatomy during class sessions.

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Emergency Medical Technician Modules

EMT201 - Preparatory

Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of an EMT-B from other pre-hospital providers. Discuss the importance of body substance isolation (BSI). Discuss the considerations of the EMT-B in issues of organ retrieval and actions to assist in the preservation of a crime scene. Describe the anatomy of the human body and demonstrate the ability to take vital signs.

EMT202 - Airway

Be able to name and label the major structures of the respiratory system. Describe how to maintain and open airway and how to use adjunts, suction equipment, and resuscitation devices.

EMT203 - Patient Assessment

Discuss the indication for automated external defibrillation (AED). Evaluate the need for medical direction in the emergency medical care of the diabetic patient. Recognize the symptoms of a patient experiencing an allergic reaction. How to asses an individual who is unresponsive.

EMT204 - Medical/Behavioral/OB GYN

Describe the steps in the emergency medical care for the patient with poisoning or an overdose. Explain the steps in providing emergency medical care to patients exposed to cold and heat. Discuss the various behavioral emergencies that may arise.

EMT205 - Trauma

Discuss the reasons for reconsideration concerning the mechanism of injury, and for performing a rapid trauma assessment. An EMT-B will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of internal bleeding and medical care consideration for a patient with a penetrating chest injury. An EMT will learn to properly use backboards and immobilization techniques for injured patients.

EMT206 - Special Populations

State the signs and symptoms of a potential spine injury and how to stabilize the cervical spine. Differentiate the anatomy and physiology of the infant, child, and adult. Learn to recognize the response of an ill or injured child.

EMT207 - Operations

Discuss the equipment needed to respond to a call and how to handle and use these items. Describe the purpose of extrication and the EMT-B's role. Describe the action an EMT-B should take to ensure bystander safety.

EMT208 - Basic Life Support Review

Final review of all job aspects for an EMT-B in preparation for the National Registry Examination administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

EMT209 - Clinical Experience

Includes 16 hours of guaranteed clinical experience .There is 8 hours of observation in a hospital emergency room and 8 hours of ride-a-long in an ambulance.

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Emergency Medical Technician Pre-requsite Courses

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must be 18 years or older

Must possess a valid drivers license

Must be legally able to work in the United States

Immunizations required:

MMR Vaccination (Measles Mumps Rubella)

Hepatitis B Vaccination

TB Test- (Tuberculosis) The test must be within the past 6 months before the class start date.

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Emergency Medical Technician Why Unitek

National registry (NREMT) certification guarantee

Unitek College guarantees passing of the NREMT (National) certification for our students. Furthermore, we are so confident that our students will pass the NREMT exam, that we pay the NREMT exam fee for all of our students. If you do not obtain your National registry after the first attempt, Unitek College will pay the registration fees for the second attempt of the NREMT (if needed).

Instructors

The Unitek College instructors are certified and have years of industry experience as Paramedics, Fire Fighters and EMT’s. They have teaching and field experience which will allow them to provide you with the best training as well as mentor you towards a career choice that is right for you.

Receive training that meets and exceeds state requirements.

The state requires the basics, but at Unitek College we fully prepare you with additional training which will put your skills above the rest. In addition to the basic requirements, you will also receive training in American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR, Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for EMT’s. This additional training prepares you to handle any situation that an EMT may encounter and in emergency and other life & death situations, puts you ahead of EMT graduates from other training programs.

All - Inclusive Price

No hidden fees. High – quality, industry standard courseware is included in the price. Magazine subscriptions to magazines such as Fire EMS, Rescue Technology and EMS magazine are included with the aim to increase your overall development, industry knowledge and career options awareness. The price also includes Unitek’s unique NREMT exam guarantee. See the Guarantee section of the enrollment package for complete details.

CPR certification training

CPR certification is required by the state, but most EMT programs do not offer this as a part of the training, leaving graduates to find additional resources to complete this requirement for their certification. At Unitek College, your CPR certification training is a part of the program.

Continue to work while training

Unitek College’s unique program schedule allows you to continue your current employment while training; the entire program is delivered from Friday evenings through Sunday during 6 weeks. The program is offered several times per year.

Clinical Hours

Unitek College exceeds the required 10 hours of clinical experience. We provide 8 hours of ambulance ride-along with an ambulance crew, which is usually a 911 provider or a Fire Department. We also provide 8 hours of observation in a hospital emergency department. Unitek guarantees placing you in these clinical hours. You may be able to schedule the 16 clinical hours around your schedule.

Comprehensive financial assistance

Unitek education advisor will provide expert advice on financial assistance. You may also qualify for financial loans through institutions such as SLM Financial.

Pre-registration for the fire hire exam

You will automatically be pre-registered to take the Fire Hire exam on their next scheduled exam date as a part of your Unitek College training. The training during the program will assist in preparing you for this exam. A score of 70% or above in the exam, gets you on the “recommended list”, which is used by over 40 bay area fire departments to recruit new fire fighters.

Placement assistance

Though Unitek does not guarantee employment; we make every effort to assist program graduates with job placement. Job search assistance includes:

providing information to prepare resumes and applications

training regarding interviewing techniques

practice interviews

posting current open positions to a job board

providing employment referrals

making recommendations to prospective employers

The finest training facilities

Learn in the most technologically advanced, ergonomically designed classrooms in the country. Computers for every student, low - glare flat panel monitors, comfortable ergonomic seating, library, and cafeteria are just some of the many features of our state of - the - art facility. The facility was designed from the ground up for Healthcare training. Ask us for a tour.

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