Alabama Fire College

Emergency Medical Technician
EMS 118 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: This course is required to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. This course provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include: EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, management of trauma patients, management of medical patients, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the NHTSA National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.

Hours:
180
Cost:
$950 In-State
$1900 Out-Of-State

Prerequisites
Student may enter course at 17 but must be 18 years of age before end of course
High school diploma/GED
Current valid driver’s license
Meet the essential functions for the EMT program
Additional admission requirements
Required Text & Resources
N/A

Special Equipment
N/A
Physical Requirements
N/A

Emergency Medical Technician (traditional, in-person). This class meets from 6-10pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The availability of clinical sites will determine clinical placement and there may be some non-traditional work hours and weekend assignments (i.e. 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, etc.).

Emergency Medical Technician LP (life-paced/online self-study). Students are allowed to complete coursework at their own pace, however, the course must be completed in full within 4 months of the course start date. A schedule of course material is provided and it is the student’s responsibility to stay on task. Hands-on skills and rotations are required for this course. Every effort is made to make connections locally with the student’s assistance. Students must understand that if skills and rotations are not available locally, they must travel to Tuscaloosa to meet course requirements. The availability of clinical sites will determine clinical placement and there may be some non-traditional work hours and weekend assignments (i.e. 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, etc.).