EMTE15 — Emergency Medical Training
<strong>THIS IS A NONCREDIT COURSE</strong> The EMT course has three components: didactic, which includes practical hands-on skills training, the clinical time (in hospital) and field ride-along (with fire department or ambulance service). There will be 24 hours total of observation in the hospital; 4 in respiratory and 20 in the emergency room. The ride time will also be a minimum of 24 hours, which will have at least 8 patient contacts and final testing. Through lectures, interactive presentations, skills labs, and simulations, students will build the knowledge and skills to care for patients. Clinical/Field Ride-Along; a student must complete 24 hours of observation under the supervision of a preceptor at an affiliated ambulance company or hospital. This may be completed starting mid-point through the course, if you have completed all of the course medical requirements.