EMT

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Prepare students to be the initial responder to the scene of an accident or illness. Students will be prepared to initiate basic airway and respiratory intervention; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; bleeding control; wound care; stabilization of spinal injuries; splinting of fractures; initial scene assessment, triage and safety; assist with normal childbirth; use the statewide EMS communication system; initiate basic care for medical and traumatic emergencies.

Further training in emergency medical services is necessary to meet all of the requirements before a student will be issued an EMT-Basic Diploma. Upon successful completion of course, students will be eligible to take the Florida State Licensing and National Registry Examination for Licensure at the EMT-Basic Level.

Continued training includes emergency driving, bandaging, soft tissue injuries, circulatory, nervous and respiratory systems, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency childbirth, lifting and moving patients, muscle and skeletal systems, emergency care of upper and lower extremities, handling of hazardous materials, patient assessment, use of P.A.S.G., extrication tools, and disentanglement procedures. Prerequisite: basic life support or equivalent.


PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for registration students must be at least 18 yrs old and possess all of the following;

* A satisfactory drug test result and background check
* A copy of a valid CPR certification/card
* A copy of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
* A copy of verification of the complete series of hepatitis vaccinations
* A copy of a current PPD. If positive, chest x-rays must be taken.
* A copy or proof of MMR immunization.
* A completed "Physical Form" or its equivalent signed by family physician (dated within 6 months of application date.)

Available Dates

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  Starts - July 20, 2010
  Ends - October 12, 2010 Tuesday09:00 am - 06:00 pm Thursday09:00 am - 01:30 pm
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  Starts - July 20, 2010
  Ends - October 12, 2010 Tuesday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm Thursday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm Friday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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  Starts - August 07, 2010
  Ends - November 27, 2010 Saturday09:00 am - 06:00 pm
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  Starts - August 16, 2010
  Ends - November 08, 2010 Monday09:00 am - 06:00 pm Wednesday09:00 am - 01:30 pm
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  Starts - August 16, 2010
  Ends - November 08, 2010 Monday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm Tuesday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm Wednesday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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  Starts - October 26, 2010
  Ends - January 25, 2011 Tuesday09:00 am - 06:00 pm Thursday09:00 am - 01:30 pm
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  Starts - October 26, 2010
  Ends - January 25, 2011 Tuesday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm Thursday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm Friday06:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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  Starts - December 02, 2010
  Ends - March 31, 2011 Thursday09:00 am - 06:00 pm
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  Starts - September 24, 2010
  Ends - January 28, 2011 Friday09:00 am - 06:00 pm