Emergency Medical Technician

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.

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

Things to Consider About this Program

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

Direct Employment

EMT
Patient Care Technician

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

Paramedic
Nurse
Firefighter
Physician
Physician Assistant

Eligibility

Grade 12

Students must also complete the following:

One or more of the following prerequisite courses and passed both semesters with a B or better (Fire Service, Health Care Foundations, Anatomy/Physiology, Sports Medicine, EMS, or Home Health Care
Reading Accuplacer Assessment – Must achieve minimum 9th grade reading level
Pre-participation physical from healthcare provider (within the last year and updated annually)
Negative TB test from healthcare provider
Photo ID/Government Issued
Current Immunization Records: Hepatitis A & B and boosters, Tuberculosis tests, Varicella, MMR, TDap, Flu and COVID vaccines

Holland Codes:

Emergency Medical Technician Classroom
JTED @ Master Pieces Campus

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Locations

JTED @ Camino Seco:

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:

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

Program Completion/Sequence

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
This program is completed in one school year

Credits

3/Year