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.
Prerequisites: High school diploma, high school equivalency, or adult high school diploma; 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.