2024-2025 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Surry Community College Catalog

Emergency Medical Technician Workforce Certificate


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Course Description

The Emergency Medical Technician-NR course establishes the basic knowledge needed to provide, under medical authority, prehospital emergency care and to pass the NC State and/or National Registry certification exam. This course follows the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The curriculum for the EMT-B educational program shall be the 1994 United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Basic Course: National Standard Curriculum and the Supplemental Airway Modules for EMT-Basic: NSC. Additional information: https://surry.edu/areas-of-study/all-programs/emergency-medical-technician-basic.

Prerequisites: High school diploma or general education development (GED); and successful completion of the CASAS assessment exam for basic reading comprehension skills at the 11th grade level. This test will be given at the orientation session before the first-class meeting. This Workforce Certificate is offered to high school students through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program.

Course Learning Outcomes

Emergency Medical Technician students will:

  • Acquire basic life support knowledge through a combination of classroom instruction, practical laboratory exercises and clinical experience in hospitals
  • Achieve a thorough understanding of criminal, civil and vehicle laws pertaining to the EMT’s services
  • Develop understanding and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
  • Be able to deal calmly and efficiently with childbirth, injuries, poisonings and other medical emergencies such as heart disorders, strokes and diabetes
  • Be able to provide basic life support for seriously/critically ill patients

Employment Opportunities

Upon completion of this course, individuals should be able to apply for positions with an EMS agency and in a hospital.

Instructional Format

Face-to-face class meetings

Contact

Dr. Douglas Underwood
Director of Yadkin Center/EMS Programs
Email: underwoodd@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3584

Additional information: https://surry.edu/areas-of-study/all-programs/emergency-medical-technician-basic.

Cost: $183
Virginia residents pay the same tuition rate as in-state students.

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate


Grant and Scholarship Opportunities Available


Complete the form at www.surry.edu/funding and a counselor will review your information and contact you concerning eligibility for funding assistance.

For funding questions contact:

financialaid@surry.edu
(336) 386-3264

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