EMT Basic
Technical Competency Area

The EMT Basic Program provides students with one semester training in the skills and knowledge necessary to provide entry level pre-hospital emergency medical care. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible to test for national and state certification as an EMT Basic.

Specific Requirements:

Students pursuing a technical competency certification as EMT Basics must first meet College admission requirements. Students must show competency in reading as documented by ACT, placement tests or completion of the READ 099 course. The EMT Basic program includes didactic, laboratory, and field instruction. Students entering the program must meet additional requirements outlined by the Bureau of EMS.

Required course for Technical Competency in EMT Basic:

		Hours
EMTP 100:	EMT Basic	7

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