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Program Title:

Emergency Medical Services

Award Type:

Occupational Certificate

Award Name, Number and Location:

Emergency Room Technician (EP)

Award Description:

The Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) Certification prepares you to be part of the health care team in an Emergency Department (ED) or Urgent Care setting. This certificate will enhances your job opportunities because of the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom plus the supervised clinical in a metro hospital Emergency Department. Some of the courses and skills taught are EMT, administering a 12-lead EKG test, venipuncture techniques (blood drawing), splinting and casting, urinary catheterization, wound cleaning, IV set-up and proper lifting techniques. Students are required to pass the Nursing Assistant written and skills tests.

Career Opportunities:

The new ER Tech Certification provides a standard that Hospital ED`s and Urgent Care Centers and clinics are seeking in this entry-level position for a health care career. This training and work experience will expose you and prepare you for other health care careers in hospitals and clinics.

Technical Studies Required:

17 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
EMSV1110	Lifting Techniques for Health Professionals	1
EMSV1135	Understanding EKGs	1
EMSV1146	Medical Terminology for EMS/ER Personnel	3
EMSV1155	Phlebotomy Techniques	3
EMSV1170	ER Procedures and Clinical	3

General Education Required:

3 Credits

COMM2050	Interpersonal Communication	3
	or
COMM2060	Small Group Communication	3

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits

Total Occupational CertificateCredits 20

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