Emergency Medical Technician

Course Code: EMST-110

Department: Paramedicine

Credit Hours: 11.5

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This course prepares students to provide entry-level emergency medical care as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients, recognize medical and traumatic emergencies, provide basic life support, and assist in the stabilization and safe transportation of patients. This accelerated, hybrid course combines online learning with required in-person classroom instruction, hands-on skills laboratories, and supervised clinical and field experiences. Successful completion prepares students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification examination.