Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The EMS Certificate provides enhanced entry-level job training for employment in a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service and the EMS ride-along experience requirements for persons interested in entering a paramedic program. Included in the program is an 80 hour ride-along clinical with Metro Ambulance Services. Areas covered are special transportation training, an ambulance service operations and run simulation course, behind-the-wheel emergency driving course, proper lifting techniques plus interpersonal communication skills that paramedic schools and employers are seeking. Cleared criminal background check and completed TB skin test required.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate his/her role and responsibilities as a member of the emergency medical team
Apply emergency medical safety principles in the work place
Apply critical thinking skills in care management
Assess patient for traumatic injuries
Assess patient for medical illnesses
Demonstrate clear oral communications
Exhibit personal, professional and academic ethics
Apply quality improvement concepts
Classify patient conditions for treatments needed
Demonstrate effective treatment skills
Demonstrate safe transport of patients
Demonstrate skills for the National Registry of EMT’s
Career Opportunities
The EMS Certificate prepare and enhances a person`s job opportunities for work as an EMT in a BLS medical transportation service or in a ALS service that combines EMT`s and paramedics. The certificate meets several prerequisites in course work and the ride-along ambulance experience required for entry into paramedic programs.
Semester Sequence
First Semester
| EMSV1000 | Introduction to EMS Systems | 1 |
| EMSV1050 | Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) | 3 |
| EMSV1146 | Medical Terminology for EMS/ER Personnel | 3 |
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| COMM1250 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| COMM1260 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
Second Semester
| EMSV1100 | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | 6 |
| EMSV1110 | Lifting Techniques for Health Professionals | 1 |
| EMSV1115 | Passenger Assistant Technician | 1 |
| EMSV1190 | Intravenous (IV) Access | 1 |
Third Semester
| EMSV1070 | Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers | 1 |
| Fall BPC or Spring EPC | |
| EMSV1105 | Ambulance Operations | 2 |
| Fall EPC or Spring BPC | |
| EMSV1120 | Ambulance Clinical | 2 |
| EMSV1136 | Understanding EKGs | 2 |
| EMSV1195 | International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) | 1 |
| Fall EPC or Spring BPC | |
| EMSV1225 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for EMT | 1 |
| Fall EPC or Spring BPC | |
Graduation (28 Credits)
Students must clear a criminal background study during the 1st Semester. Students must complete a mantoux TB skin test during the 1st Semester.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
5/6/2024: BP 7208 / EP 7206