College of Southern Idaho

Emergency Medical Services Program

The Emergency Medical Services Program at the College of Southern Idaho offers training to enter the field of Emergency Medical Services. Basic Technical Certificate (BTC), Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC), and an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) are available. All courses are approved by the State of Idaho EMS Bureau and successful graduates, who received a grade of 75% or higher in all EMSE courses, qualify to take the National Registry of EMTs Certification exams. These exams include the EMT, AEMT and Paramedic level certifications. Each plan of study coincides with a nation certification level. The BTC contains course work for the EMT certification level, while the ITC contains coursework for the AEMT course work. An AAS contains the necessary coursework to test for the national Paramedic certification.

Program Outcomes:
Recognize and perform in the role, function, and responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in both the emergency care and operational aspects of EMT’s in the health care delivery system as defined by the Idaho Bureau of EMS, and the National Registry of EMT’s.

Safely demonstrate competence in patient assessment and in skills as referenced to the current National EMS Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Idaho Training Standards.

Use effective communication skills in written and verbal situations.

Apply legal and ethical principles in a variety of situations.

Recognize and properly respond to the affective needs of the patient.

Demonstrate competence in the use and care of the equipment required for optimum patient care and safety.