EMSP-106 Emergency Medical Technician I

Successful completion of this course along with successful completion of EMSP-107: Emergency Medical Technician II prepares students for the Maryland and National Registry EMT certification written and practical examinations and follows the guidelines established for EMT training by the DOT/NHTSA/HRSA EMT Education Standards. Students will be able to properly perform the various psychomotor skills utilized by emergency medical technician-level prehospital care providers in the care of sick or injured persons. Course completion for CPR for the health care practitioner is an expected outcome for EMSP- 106. Participation in EMSP-107 (the ride along component of EMT training) requires completion of the Health Sciences Division Health Data Form available on the HCC website. A criminal background investigation and drug screening will also be required for EMSP-107. Per Maryland law you must be at least 18 years of age (or 16-18 with signed parental permission) to take EMSP- 106 and EMSP-107.

Credits

4 credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: ENGL-093 or appropriate score on English placement test.