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ONLINE EMT COURSE
Welcome to our state approved Online EMT Basic Course!
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician The EMT-Basic course is designed to train individuals in skills and knowledge necessary to complete the National Registry EMT examination and achieve certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
TOTAL TUITION INCLUDES:
- eBook and audiobook
- BLS for Healthcare Provider Class
- Clinical Rotation Fees
- Clinical I.D. Badge
- Liability Insurance
BEFORE YOUR CLINICAL ROTATIONS, YOU MUST TURN IN:
- A medical history and physical form completed by your physician or clinic
- Copies of proof of the required immunizations
- Other forms required given upon enrollment
Intended Audience
- Persons at least 18 years old with a desire to earn their EMT Certification
- People working other jobs and do not have time to sit in a classroom
Features & Benefits
- Prepare students for NREMT and/or state EMT exam
- Online hybrid format
- Learn new skills
- Use life-saving equipment
- 24/7 access
- Self-paced curriculum
- Skills week and clinical requirements included in tuition
Capabilities
Upon successful completion of the EMT Online Hybrid Course, graduates will be eligible to test for a national registry of EMT ‘EMT Certification’ through PearsonVue (a 3rd party testing center)
How does it work?
Complete the Didactic Portion online
Work at your own pace! The student has 90 days from the day they start to complete ALL aspects of the course. Do the course as fast as you want. Example: You don't want to take 90 days and your goal is 30. Then make it happen!
Complete the hands-on Skills Days
Each student will complete two skills practice days and at least one National Registry Skills Testing Day. These days are posted in advance to accommodate our students' schedules.
Complete the Clinical Rotations
Clinical rotations are provided via several major hospitals and Municipal 911 EMS agencies throughout the United States. Students will complete required 48 hours of EMS time with at least 6 patient transports, and Emergency Department time. These hours well be done at our partnering facilities in Texas or for Military on your Instillation.
Graduates of this program will be able to describe the essential elements for response to the scene of a medical emergency; perform a thorough patient assessment for signs and symptoms of illness/injury; provide prompt and efficient basic emergency care to the sick and injured. Students will also learn how to handle safely and prepare the patient for transportation and describe the essential elements of safe and orderly transportation of the patient to the hospital and transfer of the patient to a higher level of care.
COGNITIVE EXAM
Exam Type: Computer Adaptive
Questions: 70-120
Time Limit: 2 hours
EMT INFO
Cognitive Exam Fee: $104 (Per exam attempt)
A detailed class schedule is provided after registration is complete. The hospital and ambulance rotations begin after the classroom portion of the class. You will be expected to do hospital and ambulance rotations.
The maximum number of participants in the program is 30.
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED completion certificate
- Copy of Driver’s License or form of government or state issued identification (must be at least 17 years of age to enroll; cannot apply for licenses with DSHS until 18 years of age)
- A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (Basic Life Support [BLS] for Provider certification provided by American Heart Association or American Red Cross only).
- Health insurance card with student name or letter of eligibility from insurance carrier
- A criminal background check covering the last seven years
- Proof of the following immunizations:
- Measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella: two vaccinations or positive titer
- Varicella (chicken pox): two vaccinations or positive titer
- Hepatitis B: three vaccinations or positive titer (series in process with two vaccinations complete will be accepted)
- Tuberculosis (TB): one of the following within the last six months:
- 1 step TB skin test
- TB Gold blood test
- T-spot blood test
- Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) blood test
- Negative chest x-ray with physician documentation stating you are TB negative
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap): vaccination within the last ten years
- Flu: vaccination during the current flu season
- Meningitis: proof within the past five years if under the age of thirty
Note: COVID immunizations are NOT required for entry into this course. However, they may be required for internship affiliation sites.
IMPORTANT: A drug screen will be required within 30 days of starting your clinical rotations.