EMT Training

Course Objectives

Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, medico-legal and ethical issues in the provision of emergency care

Discuss the impact of research on EMT care, data collection and evidence-based decision making

Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS

Use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and verbal communication with colleagues and other health care professionals

Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management

Apply fundamental knowledge of lifespan development to patient assessment and management

Have an awareness of local public health resources and the role EMS personnel play in public health emergencies and education

Apply fundamental knowledge of the medications that the EMT may assist/administer to a patient during an emergency

Apply fundamental depth and foundational breadth of general anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management to ensure a patient airway, adequate mechanical ventilation and respiration for patients of all ages

Apply scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size-up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history and reassessment) to guide emergency management

Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient

Apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest and post-resuscitation management

Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient.

Apply a fundamental knowledge of growth, development and aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs

Apply knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public and personnel safety

Outline of Instruction

EMT courses are composed of modules that include the following: Preparatory; airway and assessment; pharmacology and medical emergencies; trauma; operations, hazardous materials and traffic incident management systems (TIMS); special populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics, neonatology and sensory deficits; final written and practical exams; and clinical

National EMS and EMT education standards can be found at https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMT_Instructional_Guidelines.pdf

Contact Hours

240

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician

Website

www.ncems.org, www.nremt.org, www.ems.gov/education

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

To prepare competent entry-level emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.

CE or CU Articulation

EMS-110 with NC EMT credential or National Registered EMT

Prerequisites

Students must be 17 years old on or before the official end date of the course and must have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED, adult high-school diploma). Students still enrolled in high school must show basic skills proficiency through successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at or above the 11th-grade level.

Learning Supplies Needed

Textbook(s) to be determined by EMS Department. Clinical uniforms are required.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Students will be required to attend a minimum of 48 hours of clinical and perform a minimum of 10 patient assessments, which cannot be supplemented by lab experiences. Additional skills required for program completion as listed in the clinical syllabus for the course include: three applications of four-lead ECG, three applications of 12-lead ECG, five medication administrations and a recommended (but not required) goal of five airway management.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Overall course grade of at least 74.00% (grades will be rounded to the nearest hundredth),Entry-level competency for all required skills,Entry-level competency for Technical Scopes of Practice (TSOPs),Successful completion of a minimum of 48 hours of clinical practice,Performance and documentation of at least 10 successful patient assessments and other required skills

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

This course must follow the guidelines established by the North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) and the national EMS education standards. The NCOEMS must approve all courses for initial credentialing. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a state-credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at or above the level of the initial course as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission.

Course prerequisites include:
- 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course
- High-school diploma or equivalency (GED, adult high-school diploma). Students still enrolled in high-school must show basic skills proficiency through successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at or above the 11th-grade level.

Intended Audience

Adults interested in working or volunteering with local EMS agencies or other non-traditional practice settings as emergency medical technicians.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

EMT

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wake County EMS (the primary EMS employer) has three hiring rotations per year and an annual turnover of 23%.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

EMT

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Course Contact Information

Billy Langston
919-866-6085
[email protected]