Summary
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Classes Available
- Ongoing Enrollment
- 24 Clinical Hours of Observation Emergency Room and/or Ambulance
Emergency Medical Technician Training Program
Do you have the passion to help people? Are you good under pressure? If so, becoming an Emergency Medical Technician may be the right choice for you. At U.S. Colleges, we offer a comprehensive Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program that prepares you for direct work out in the field. As a student here in our program, you will find yourself engaged in both lecture-style classes and clinics where you will gain the hands-on training you need to be successful and feel confident out in the field.
About the Emergency Medical Technician Program
Our EMT program provides students with a strong foundation of skills and knowledge so that they are successful when they graduate from the program. During the 8-week program, you will cover many topics and learn terminology, equipment, and procedures. The course consists of idactic hours and clinic hours consisting of emergency room and/or ambulance observation. As you progress through the program, you will learn about basic human anatomy, first aid, transporting of patients, and much more.
Summary
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Classes Available
- Ongoing Enrollment
- 24 Clinical Hours of Observation Emergency Room and/or Ambulance
Career Outcomes
The training you receive and skills you learn will prepare you for any entry-level Emergency Medical Technician position. As an EMT, you can expect to be presented with several career opportunities including:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Basic (EMT, B)
- Emergency Medical Technician/Driver (EMT/Driver)
- First Responder
About This Program
Becoming an EMT is not only exciting, but it is very rewarding as well. When you choose to train with U.S. Colleges, you are choosing to get a quality education. Classes for our Emergency Medical Technician program are offered as ongoing enrollment throughout the year, so you can start when you are ready. Our EMT program is comprehensive and will provide you with everything you need to know to be successful after graduation.
While you will cover many topics in our program, you will have the chance to put your knowledge to the test through our hands-on training and labs. Our instructors will work closely with you to ensure that you understand the material too.
If you would like to learn more about our EMT program or you would like to discuss start dates, please reach out to one of our program advisors today.
Course Titles
Hours
Preparatory
18
Airway
18
Patient Assessment
18
Medical, Behavioral, Obstetrics, Gynecological Emergencies
22
Trauma
18
Infants and Children
18
Operations
18
Professional Developments, Skills Sign Offs & Final
24
Clinical Training
24
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