Emergency Medical Technology

  • Semester 1: EMT (Part 1) Introduces Emergency Trauma Technician/CPR-BLS/ Anatomy and Physiology/ Communications and Medical Terminology. There is no age requirement for EMT 1. Class is open for 11th and 12th grade students. Students will earn ETT/CPR certification, BUT to certify as an EMT with the state, students must complete EMT 2 and be 18 before or within five months of the exam in May.

    • If a student chooses not to take the EMT exam in May, they can simply take part 1 as a pathway to any of the health courses such as CNA, PCA, Health Sciences, etc.

    • Students may enter directly into part 2 with instructor approval. They must meet eligibility for the EMT exam, complete prerequisites (approved Health Science coursework and CPR for the Health Care Provider) and submit a letter of intent. 

    Semester 2: EMT (Part 2) Introduces the advanced portion of EMT education. More in-depth anatomy and physiology, all the hands-on EMS skills and certification. Part 2 is much more academically challenging and requires the student to be 18 at the time or within five months of the exam. Students enroll in EMT 2 per instructor recommendation. Students do not have to take EMT 1 and EMT 2 consecutively.

     

    Grade level 11-12. Must be age 18 within five months of state testing for EMT.

     

    Why take this course?

    '• Learn valuable skills that could save a life…make a difference!

    • Work closely with industry professionals and equipment

    • Employment opportunities exist with EMS/fire agencies upon completion of EMT certification

    • Work as a team and build lifelong relationships

     

     

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    Rebecca Giacalone - Instructor

    Ms. Giacalone is certified as an EMT I, an EMT I Instructor, a lifeguard, an AHA- BLS + CPR Instructor and FEMA- ICS. Her other work history/industry experience includes Alaska Medical Support Team, Team One Alaska, Willow Fire Department, Boy Scouts of America Health and Safety Officer, Certified Nursing Assistant at Alaska Regional and Providence hospitals. She has won first place in EMS Skills competition/State of Alaska; and has over 1000 volunteer hours with the Alaska Medical Support Team. She has a Leader training award from Boy Scouts of America.

  • Emergency Medical Technology

     

     

     

    EMT Career Tree

  • • Credits and Certifications

    EMT-A

    0.5 Phys. Science

    1.0 Elective

    EMT-B

    0.5 Life Science

    1.0 Elective

     

    American Heart Association CPR & BLS

    EMT-1

    Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT)

    Stop the Bleed

    FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700

    Blood Bourne Pathogens

    College credit available

     

    • Skills

    Basic anatomy and physiology

    Infection control

    How to conduct patient examinations

    How to take vital signs

    Pre-hospital patient charting

    Treatment of respiratory, cardiovascular and other medical emergencies

    Treatment of traumatic injuries

    Basic pediatrics

    Basic Pharmacology

    Emergency childbirth

    Communications skills

     

    • Equipment

    Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

    Traction splints

    Ambulance gurney

    Rescue vests and longboards

    Pulse oximeter

    Oxygen therapy equipment

    Suction devices

    12-lead ECG

    Glucometer

    I.M. injections