Emergency Medical Technician

Program Overview

In the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, students will learn the basics of emergency medical care, from life-threatening medical conditions to major traumatic injuries, from adult patients to pediatrics. This course also includes the American Heart Association's BLS/CPR certification, logistical operations of EMS, basic Anatomy and Physiology, and Emergency Vehicle Driving. You will finish with a foundation and the ability to provide the basics of emergency healthcare.

These skills can be the beginning step into more advanced courses like paramedic and beyond, or students can use them in local volunteer agencies, transport services, or in certain medical facilities.

The curriculum for the EMT educational program must be the 2009 or most current United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

EMT Course: NSC stands for National Standard Curriculum and the Supplemental Airway Modules for EMTs.

Instructional Format: Face-to-face class meetings to include lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice and simulation of scenarios.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to the first day of class:

• 17 years of age prior to the end of the course
• Emergency Vehicle Driving (EVD) course must be completed successfully prior to the start of the EMT course.
• Traffic Incident Management (TIM) course must be completed successfully prior to the start of the course.
  • Both EVD and TIM are offered through SCC’s Fire & Rescue Programs (https://surry.edu/areas-of-study/programs/fire-rescue) often scheduled prior to the EMT course.
• Completed Physical and Immunization Forms (Physical must be the provided SCC Program Form)

The following prerequisite will be administered at the course center during orientation.

• Written Assessment of Candidate Education Level
  • Must score above the 11^th grade reading level or higher

Upcoming Classes

EMT courses are scheduled yearly as follows unless otherwise noted:

• January – June at the Center for Public Safety
• May – October at the Yadkin Campus
• July – December at the Center for Public Safety

All scheduled EMS courses and dates are subject to change or cancellation.

Find all available EMS courses and Apply as a Candidate at: www.surry.edu/ems-courses

Updates

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Locations

Surry Community College EMT Program Outcomes

Advanced Education Pathway

Actively credentialed EMTs may further their education in one of the following pathways:

Or

Alternative Basic Life Support