Emergency Medical Technician

Tuition: $720 plus $120 ($840 total)  for the textbook which must be purchased from Cole Holland Training Center. This 142-hour EMT Program prepares graduates to function in the pre-hospital environment. The program provides instruction in basic life support care of sick and injured persons. This includes airway assessment, communications, documentation, general pharmacology, hemorrhage control, ambulance operations, and splinting of adult, pediatric, and infant patients; and special care of patients exposed to heat, cold, radiation, or contagious disease. The program includes a mixture of practical and lecture-based instruction. Students will be required to demonstrate competency in practical skills as well as on written examinations. 40 hours online, 92 in class hours and lab and a mandatory 10 hour externship. Job Placement assistance is available.

1. Prepare students to work as an EMT (formerly EMT -B)  in an entry-level position in a variety of healthcare settings.
2. Prepare students to provide quality patient care in a pre-hospital setting
3. Prepare students to sit for the state EMT examination.

Program Length: 142 clock hours. 4/5/7 weeks

Delivery Method:  Hybrid - Residential and Distance Education

Textbook: Brady Emergency Care 11^th edition Text and Workbook, Online course companion and student CD.

Award: Certificate

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED
• Must be proficient in English (written and oral)
• Must pass a pre-admission assessment.
• Must hold a current BLS CPR certification - card required.
•  Requires evidence of a current TB test (within the past year)
• Must obtain and pass a criminal background check.
• As required by BEMS, applications and state testing fees will be filled out and collected on the first night of class.  Please bring your checkbook or a money order and picture ID with you on the first night of class. Student photos will be taken on the first night of class also as required by BEMS.

EMTB 101 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services: This course provides an overview of the EMS system. It addresses the emotional and physical aspects of the job as well as stress management. It covers the legal and ethical issues associated with emergency care and includes an introduction to anatomy and physiology. This course prepares students in the care and management of a patient’s airway and breathing and trains students on the various components of patient assessment. Students learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of traumatic injuries and gain the knowledge and skills required to continue the assessment and treatment of the patient. This course instructs students in proper documentation and communication procedures.

EMTB 102:  Medical, Trauma and Other Emergencies: This course covers many of the most common medical emergencies including diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, child birth, abdominal emergencies, cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies, poisonings, overdoses and behavioral emergencies. This course provides basic instruction in the administration of medication. It covers aspects of traumatic injuries including internal and external bleeding, the recognition and treatment of shock, fractures, sprains and strains, head and neck injuries and injuries to the spine. It also covers emergencies that often occur in outdoor settings, including heat and cold emergencies, bites and stings and drowning. This course discusses populations that require special considerations such as pregnant women in labor, infants, pediatric emergencies, geriatrics and emergencies that include patients with special challenges.

Tuition does not cover cost of at TB test or state testing fees.

• TB test $25 (we provide a list of places to get this done)
• State Testing Fee: $160 (in-state), $210 (out of state)