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Emergency Medical Technician

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Sharpen your critical thinking skills while you learn about patient assessment, basic triage and scene safety. Beyond this, prepare to pass the exam for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Anatomy/Physiology is strongly recommended prior to enrolling in this program.

Eligibility

Grade 12

Other Requirements

  1. Placement into REA91 at PCC with Reading core from Accuplacer or EdReady
  2. Completion of JTED Advanced Healthcare Pathway Application with a score of 60 points or higher
    • The rubric is based on:
      • Completion of one or more of the following prerequisite courses, passing both semesters with a B or better greatly increases your score on the application: Healthcare Foundations, JTED Comprehensive Health Technician, Anatomy/Physiology, Sports Medicine, EMS, Home Health Aide, Fire Services or an alternative prerequisite at your home high school
      • High school cumulative GPA starting at 2.0 and above
  3. Pre-participation physical from healthcare provider (within the last year and updated annually) and TB test

Things to Consider

  1. You must have the ability to lift 70lbs.
  2. You must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
  3. You must have the ability to complete medical tasks like: using needles and syringes. 
  4. You must have the ability to safely handle urine, feces, saliva, blood, and other body fluids.
  5. During on the job training portions of this program you may encounter patients who have lost a limb, suffered extreme traumatic injuries, or death.
  6. You may experience significant stress and emotional situations within this career path. Mental Health coping mechanisms are strongly encouraged.  
  7. Academically and time intensive coursework.

Direct Employment

  • EMT
  • Patient Care Technician

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Paramedic
  • Nurse
  • Firefighter
  • Physician
  • Physician Assistant

Locations

JTED @ Camino Seco

8727 E. 22nd St.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 3:40 to 7:40 p.m. and two Saturdays per month from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JTED @ Master Pieces

2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.

Schedule Availability

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:40 to 7:40 p.m. and two Saturdays per month from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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JTED @ Master Pieces – EMT Classroom

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Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

  • Semester 1: Lay the foundations of anatomy/physiology, mental health for the provider, and approach to patient assessment and care
  • Semester 2: Reinforce treatment effects on patients and begin to nail down practical skills and tools needed for a thorough patient assessment

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Provider CPR and First Aid
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
    • Students not 18 by the end of the school year will be given an opportunity to test once they turn 18.
    • Pass the fall and spring final exams with a 75% or better to be eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
    • Successful completion of NREMT will grant you AZDHS BEMS Emergency Medical Care Technician-Arizona Department of Health and Safety Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Credits

3/Year



More Information

Supplies

  • Watch with the ability to count in seconds
  • Pocket notebook for a quick reference 
  • Closed-toe athletic shoes, non-slip HEPA approved sole will be required for industry experiences
  • Stethoscope 
  • Blood Pressure Cuff

Uniform

  • 1 Short Sleeve Navy JTED T-Shirt 
  • 1 Long Sleeve Navy JTED Shirt 
  • 1 Navy JTED Polo 
  • 1 Navy JTED Industrial Cargo Pant
  • 1 JTED Athletic Navy Mesh Shorts with Pockets (Optional)

Dual Enrollment

  • EMT 100:
    • Emergency Medical Terminology (9 Credits)

**Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*

What is Dual Enrollment?

Beneficial Classes to Take in High School

Academic Classes

  • Biology
  • English 
  • Anatomy & Physiology (Strongly recommended)

CTE Classes

  • Sports Medicine 
  • Emergency Medical Services 
  • Home Health Care
  • Health Care Foundations

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