Are you resourceful?  Are you quick on your feet?  Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?  Do you have an interest in a medical, public safety, or fire service career?  If so, a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) might be just what the doctor ordered.  People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by EMTs.  An EMT is trained to care for patients at the scene of an accident and while transporting them by ambulance to the hospital under medical direction.

This program is designed to provide you with the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician curriculum.  You will participate in shadowing experiences with local emergency rooms and local fire department rescue squads. You will also learn basic anatomy, medical terminology, vital signs, patient assessment, and medical report writing. Upon graduation, you can (provided you meet all requirements) take the National Registry EMT – Basic Exam.

This program is offered in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic Health System EMS Academy.  To enroll in this program, you should have a 2.5 GPA and have successfully completed Algebra I.  Algebra II must be completed prior to graduation.

As an Emergency Medical Technician student, you will receive a laptop computer on loan for the duration of the time spent in the program. 

Skills
Pre-hospital emergency medical procedures
Pre-hospital emergency medical assessment
Medical terminology
Anatomy and physiology
CPR and First Aid Certification
911 Dispatching

Equipment
Training simulators
Emergency response equipment
Splints, backboards, and stretchers
Computer and telecommunications equipment
Cardiac defibrillators/monitors
Pulse oximeters
Mast pants

Career Options
Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) Basic Level
Military corpsman
Emergency room assistant
Private ambulance

Future Opportunities with Further Education
Firefighter
Paramedic
Registered Nurse
Physician
Physicians Assistant
Emergency management worker
Hazardous materials team specialist
Fire safety inspector
Airport emergency management

High School Credit Junior Year
Emergency Medical Technician 2.5
Technology .5
Anatomy & Physiology 1.0

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
College Tech Prep 24.0