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2012-2013 CATALOG 
    
2012-2013 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic


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 Technical Certificate of Credit

 

EMT-IV’s are health care professionals who possess special knowledge and skills in pre-hospital emergency medicine. They are the eyes, ears and hands of the physician at the hospital, and as such, they render basic life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illness and continue this while transporting them to the hospital. At all times, EMT-IVs are in radio contact with the physician at the hospital.  EMT-IV’s are part of the rapidly expanding branch of the health care profession known as EMS (Emergency Medical Services).

 EMT-IV training is a combination of classroom instruction (lectures and hands-on practical skills) plus ambulance clinical experience. Actual classroom time is approximately 240 clock hours with an additional 72-120 clock hours of clinical experience.

 Classes meet two days per week for four hours each class session.  Both day and evening classes are offered. Attendance is extremely important. Three absences are permitted per semester, regardless of reason.  Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry / State of Tennessee EMT-Basic written and practical examinations.

The EMT-IV Training Program follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum. Additional materials and skills required by the Tennessee Department of Health and Division of Emergency Medical Services are included.

  

Admission Procedure

1.      Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or a GED.

2.      Complete Chattanooga State Admission process

3.      Complete all learning support classes (if applicable)

4.      Attend a required EMT program information session before deadline date of May 31 of each year.

5.      Submit EMT program application materials by May 31st deadline.

NOTE: Review the EMT Admission Checklist to successfully complete the process.

·         Copy of high school transcript or GED score

·         Copy of BLS Healthcare Provider Card

·         PSB Psychological Profile and Healthcare Vocational Aptitude Examination

 

Note: To receive a program application, information session dates, transcript forms, etc. go to the N&AH website, www.chattanoogastate.edu/nursing-allied-health/.

 

EMT-IV Course Completion Requirements

Students must maintain satisfactory attendance with no more than three absences per semester. An overall average of 75% must be maintained on written examinations and practical skills. Clinical rotations are PASS/FAIL.  Successful venipunctures must be obtained during clinical rotations for IV component.

 

Summary of Required Hours


Total Hours: 16


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