New Town Ambulance
Description: The Emergency Medical Technician’s scope of practice includes basic skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients; this may occur at an emergency scene until transportation resources arrive, from an emergency scene to a health care facility, between health care facilities or in other health care settings.
In many communities, Emergency Medical Technicians provide a large portion of the out-of-hospital care. In some jurisdictions, especially rural areas, Emergency Medical Technicians provide the highest level of out-of-hospital care. Emergency Medical Technicians work alongside other EMS and health care professionals as an integral part of the emergency care team.
Emergency Medical Technicians’ scope of practice includes basic, non-invasive interventions to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with acute out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies. Emergency care is based on assessment findings. Additionally, Emergency Medical Technicians provide care to minimize secondary injury and provide comfort to the patient and family while transporting the patient to an emergency care facility.
An Emergency Medical Technician’s knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired through formal education and training. The Emergency Medical Technician has the knowledge of, and is expected to be competent in, all of the skills of the EMR. A major difference between the Emergency Medical Responder and the Emergency Medical Technician is the knowledge and skills necessary to provide medical transportation of emergency patients.
The Emergency Medical Technician level is the minimum licensure level for personnel transporting patients in ambulances. The scope of practice is limited to basic skills that are effective and can be performed safely in an out-of-hospital setting with medical oversight and limited training.
The Emergency Medical Technician serves as part of an EMS response system, assuring a progressive increase in the level of assessment and care.
Target Audience: This course is for anyone who has an interest in emergency services, such as ambulance, police, fire response, nursing and other medical careers. No previous medical experience is necessary to enroll in this course. This course is perfect for EMR’s who want to expand their scope of practice and enhance their skills.
Course Length: Approximately 150 hours.
Cost: Dependent on class size and class location.
Prerequisites: AHA Healthcare Provider, CPR or equivalent BLS, must be 18 years or older.
Number Seats Available: 20