EMTB - Emergency Medical Technician Basic (Skills Certificate)
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EMS courses will prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess and care for patients in an emergency or in an out-of-hospital setting. Courses are offered in a sequential series. Completion of selected courses is designed to prepare students to take the National Registry Examination for EMT-Basic and the appropriate Nevada EMS certification examination for Advanced EMT.
EMS 108 prepares students to take the National Registry Examination for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic.
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EMT/AEMT learning activities are scheduled on and off campus on days, evenings and weekends.
Course organization requires students to have basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate various online learning programs.
Clinical experiences take place at acute care hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities.
Field experience takes place on an ALS ambulance or ALS/ILS Fire Department Engine/Rescue under the direct supervision of a preceptor.
Documentation and currency of the following is required prior to acceptance into the EMS 108 and/or EMS 115 courses:
An acceptable physical examination and required immunizations and tests.
Current CPR certication American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Major medical health insurance (card required).
An acceptable background check.
A background check may be required by some clinical sites prior to the start of clinical experiences. Information about how to meet this requirement will be explained by the course instructor. Drug screening may be required by health care organizations. See the Nursing & Allied Health website for the process and procedures to follow.