Program Overview:
This EMT course provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include EMS preparatory, airway management, patient assessment, management of trauma patients, management of medical patients, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. The course is based on the NHTSA Emergency Services Education Standards, National Registry of EMT’s, and ATTA Guidelines. It is highly recommended that students in this program have at least a 2.0 GPA due to the rigorous academic requirements.
Course Descriptions:
For Concurrent Enrollment Classes see Appendix.
ESEC 1140/Emergency Medical Technician 1: Our exciting, yet demanding course will be taught
through didactic lecture, hands on demonstration and practical application settings. Reading assignments
and bookwork will be part of this program. The EMT candidate must maintain 80% on every assignment
and test or better in order to take all required exams. Candidates who successfully complete the written
exam and prove competency will then proceed to take the NREMT psychomotor skills testing. Candidates
who successfully complete the National Registry practical (psychomotor) skills stations and have
successfully completed both testing phases will be required to schedule for the National Registry of EMT’s
(NREMT) written exam through Pearson Vue testing center. Candidates will need to be competent in their
skills and knowledge and will be evaluated throughout the program. As we spend time in discussions,
class lectures and implementing those tools through practice, the students will become knowledgeable,
confident, and competent. These techniques will help the student prepare for the National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exams. Upon recommendation and successful completion of all
requirements, students become eligible to be licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician through the
State of Utah and NREMT. The NREMT Certification is renewed every 2 years and the Utah Bureau of
EMS Licensure is renewed every 2 years.
Career Possibilities:
- Firefighter
- Ski Patrol
- Pre-Med
- Pre-Nursing
- EMT
- Advanced EMT
- Paramedic
- Emergency Room Technician
- Critical Care Technician
- Military
- Foreign Aid Medical
- Humanitarian Expeditions
- EMT Instructor
- Phlebotomist
- Flight Paramedic
- Physician Assistant
- Police Detective
Additional Details:
High School Credit:
CTE credit or elective credit: 2 credits total
Concurrent Credit:
9 college credits. Student is responsible to register and pay
for concurrent enrollment classes at UVU. For more information on these classes, see
Appendix.
Industry Certification:
Students will prepare to take the NREMT Psychomotor and Cognitive Exams, NRE MT Certification and Utah license
Additional Opportunities: HOSA membership
Requirements:
: Must be a senior to attend this class. It is strongly recommended that
students have current immunizations including the Hepatitis A and B series and current
TB. Students must provide their own transportation to all clinical sessions. Students
must be able to drag 125 pounds and lift 50 pounds.
HIGHLY Recommended:
Biology, Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology