EMS 131 Emergency Medical Technician ◊ #
Emergency Medical Technicians EMT are trained in basic emergency skills and rescue techniques based on the guidelines and recommendations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum and the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Emergency Medical Services. Upon completion, students become eligible to take the state licensure exam. Students will receive training from the American Heart Association (AHA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Students must complete all healthcare requirements and be approved by the Triton Health Services office prior to attending any clinical class (http://www.triton.edu/Health-Services/). A minimum grade of a 'B' is required to enable students to sit for the licensure exam. (Fall 2018) (course fee required)
Last Updated
5/10/2018 6:50:24 PM
Prerequisite
high school graduate or “High School Equivalency” & at least 18 years of age by time of State exam
Lecture
5
Laboratory
3
Clinical Laboratory
1