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C.C., Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certificate
Certificate Type: CC
Major Code: EMT-CC
CIP: 0317020500
This is a one-semester (11 credits) program of classroom lecture, practical skill laboratory and actual patient clinical experience designed to prepare an individual for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B). The practical skill laboratory (four credits) includes application practice and performance evaluation in simulated patient care situations. The clinical application (four credits) provides patient care opportunities with pre-hospital emergency care providers and in-hospital settings.
The curriculum encompasses the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic and meets the requirements of the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. All EMT students must submit a national criminal background check and complete the CPT examination during the course. Students must not have been convicted of a crime as listed in the EMS student handbook, which is available in the Fire Science/EMS Department. EMS1119, EMS1119L and EMS1431 must all be completed during the same term. Successful completion of EMS1119, EMS1119L and EMS1431, with an overall grade of 80 percent (C) in each course, will allow the student eligibility to complete the National Registry Certification Examination and the Florida EMT-B Certification.
This is a limited-access program. Candidates must:
- Apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
- Submit a completed Fire Science/EMS EMT Program Application Form;
- Submit proof of age (18 years of age minimum);
- Provide official transcripts, indicating successful completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent; and
- Attend a mandatory program orientation.
- CPT is not required for an 11-credit program; however, CPT is required for students taking 12 or more credits or pursuing the EMS-AS degree.
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| EMS1119 | Emergency Medical Technician
This lecture course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in accordance with the Department of Transportation National EMT-B curriculum. The student will understand the role of an EMT within the EMS system. The course includes information on the EMS system, legal aspects of EMS, applied anatomy and physiology, communicable diseases, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, communications, blood-borne pathogens, and employability skills. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| EMS1119L | EMT Laboratory
The laboratory course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in accordance with the Department of Transportation National EMT-B curriculum. The student will be able to perform various EMT-B skills, such as patient assessment, airway management, CPR, cervical immobilization, bandaging, extremity immobilization, stretcher handling, IV set-up, and ECG monitor set-ups. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| EMS1431 | EMT Clinical
This clinical practice course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in accordance with the Department of Transportation's National EMT-B curriculum and the State of Florida's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The student will perform various EMT-B skills in hospital and field settings. The student will attend 16 hours in an emergency department and 48 hours with a local fire department. All EMS students must submit to a National Criminal Background check. Students must not have been convicted of a crime as listed in the EMS student handbook, available in the Fire Science/EMS department. Successful completion of EMS 1431, EMS 1119, and EMS 1119L with an overall grade of 80 percent (C) in each course will allow the student eligibility to complete the National Registry certification examination and the Florida EMT-B certification. EMS 1431 must be completed during the same term as EMS 1119, and EMS 1119L. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 11 |
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Did you know?
Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow as much as 35 percent through 2010. |
