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 FEES & TUITION:

Program Cost: Tuition $ 1000.00 Registration Fee $ 150.00
Books & Materials $ 400.00 Total program cost $1550.00

PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

This is a diploma program. In order to be eligible for registration students must be at least 18 yrs old and possess all of the following; GED or high school diploma, a valid CPR card, a satisfactory drug test and background check, a completed “Physical Form” or its equivalent signed by family physician (dated no later than six months from date of application) and an updated immunization record.