Emergency Medical Technician (EMJ1)

The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT. This technical certificate of credit replaces the previous EMB1 "Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)" technical certificate of credit. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Curriculum

All pre-requisite courses and occupational courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.

Required Course

EMSP 1110	Introduction to the EMT Profession	3
EMSP 1120	EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology	3
EMSP 1130	Medical Emergencies for the EMT	3
EMSP 1140	Special Patient Populations	3
EMSP 1150	Shock and Trauma for the EMT	3
EMSP 1160	Clinical and Practical Applications for the EMT	1
Total Credit Hours:		16

This technical certificate of credit replaces the previous EMB1 "Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)" technical certificate of credit. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 16