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Program Title:

Emergency Medical Services

Award Type:

Occupational Certificate

Award Name, Number and Location:

Emergency Medical Services Specialist (BP/EP)

Award Description:

The EMS Certificate provides enhanced entry-level job training for employment in a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service and the EMS ride-along experience requirements for persons interested in entering a paramedic program. Included in the program is an 80 hour ride-along clinical with Metro Ambulance Services. Areas covered are special transportation training, an ambulance service operations and run simulation course, behind-the-wheel emergency driving course, proper lifting techniques plus interpersonal communication skills that paramedic schools and employers are seeking.

Career Opportunities:

The EMS Certificate prepare and enhances a person`s job opportunities for work as an EMT in a BLS medical transportation service or in a ALS service that combines EMT`s and paramedics. The certificate meets several prerequisites in course work and the ride-along ambulance experience required for entry into paramedic programs.

Technical Studies Required:

18 Credits

EMSV1100	Emergency Medical Technician - Basic	6
	or
EMSV1150	First Responder	3
	and
EMSV1175	EMT Bridge Course	3
	or
EMSV1250	First Responder Blended e-Learning	3
	and
EMSV1175	EMT Bridge Course	3
EMSV1000	Introduction to EMS Systems	1
EMSV1105	Ambulance Operations	2
EMSV1110	Lifting Techniques for Health Professionals	1
EMSV1115	Passenger Assistant Technician	1
EMSV1120	Ambulance Clinical	2
EMSV1130	Emergency Vehicle Driving Skills	1
EMSV1146	Medical Terminology for EMS/ER Personnel	3
EMSV1190	Intravenous (IV) Access	1

General Education Required:

3 Credits

COMM2050	Interpersonal Communication	3
	or
COMM2060	Small Group Communication	3

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

5 Credits

COMM1040	Job Seeking Skills	2
CPLT1100	Essential Computer Applications	3
EMGT1100	Orientation to Emergency Management	3
EMSV1135	Understanding EKGs	1
EMSV1140	CPR Instructor	1
EMSV1155	Phlebotomy Techniques	3
EMSV1170	ER Procedures and Clinical	3
EMSV1185	Critical Care Simulation Scenarios	1
EMSV1195	International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)	1
ENGL2121	Writing and Research	4
PHIL2400	Medical Ethics	4

Total Occupational CertificateCredits 26

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