Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to respond to medical emergencies and provide on-scene treatment, stabilization and ambulance transport of ill or injured patients.
You will learn CPR, anatomy and physiology, airway management, patient assessment, care of medical and traumatic emergencies, blood borne pathogen protection, patient extrication from damaged vehicles, patient transport, HazMat response tactics, and incident command.
The Emergency Medical Technician – Basic course will prepare you for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam, State of Michigan licensure and to become an EMS professional. Students who successfully complete this course meet MDCH requirements for an Emergency Medical Technician license.
This course is designed for individuals looking to begin their career in EMS as well as healthcare professionals looking to enhance their employment opportunities. Successful completion of this course will offer participants job opportunities at Hospital Emergency Departments, Urgent Care Clinics, Municipal and Private EMS Agencies and other healthcare environments. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers training and certification is also a component of this course.
Please see the class listing below for specific dates, times and locations.
Please Note:
Tuition includes books, materials, lab fees and uniform shirt.
Payment required with registration. Payment Plans and Payroll Deduction Plans are available.
LSTI reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses up to and including the start date due to low enrollment.
Having a felony conviction may prevent you from successfully completing this course or becoming a licensed EMT.
Tuition refunds offerred on or before the first day of class to enrollees as applicable.
Registration Deadline: Apr 10, 2012
Orientation Date: Apr 10, 2012