Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• EMS 214 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: 6

• Prerequisite: Proof of successful and current completion of either American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR or Red Cross BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR training.

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 6

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $2,264**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Provide emergency treatment to victims of accidents or illness in a pre-hospital setting.
• Assess, monitor and manage the condition of the patient.
• Apply and utilize the appropriate emergency equipment based on patient presentation.
• Perform CPR if needed.
• Stabilize patient prior to and during transport to a hospital.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Work in high stress situations.
• Take direction from medical team.
• Communicate both orally and in written form.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all skills taught in the course.
• Stand, sit or kneel for prolonged periods of time.
• Be able to move and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Irregular hours, nights and/or holidays, and weekends.
• Criminal background checks will be completed on each student. Criminal convictions or documented history of abuse may prevent students from participating in clinical/field education experiences. Students unable to participate in clinical or field education will be unable to complete this class for certification with the State of Iowa.
• See the attached Iowa Core Performance Standards for Health Care Career Programs.

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