EMT Basic - Kentucky Community and Technical College...
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kentucky community & technical college system EMT Basic The Emergency Medical Technician Basic course covers all aspects of the 1994 DOT National Standard Curriculum and meets the requirements set forth by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. Training can be completed in one semester. All students receive instruction in patient assessment for the medical and trauma patients, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, oxygen therapy, non-medicated IV maintenance, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, basic and advanced splinting techniques, bleeding control, diabetic emergencies, child birth, pediatric assessment, burns, environmental emergencies, principles of vehicle rescue, application of dressings and bandages, patient communication and documentation skills.
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EMTBasic
The Emergency Medical Technician Basic course covers all aspects of the 1994 DOT National Standard Curriculum and meets the requirements set forth by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. Training can be completed in one semester. All students receive instruction in patient assessment for the medical and trauma patients, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, oxygen therapy, non-medicated IV maintenance, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, basic and advanced splinting techniques, bleeding control, diabetic emergencies, child birth, pediatric assessment, burns, environmental emergencies, principles of vehicle rescue, application of dressings and bandages, patient communication and documentation skills.
The EMT Basic course is a Certificate program and successful completion of this course will provide that credential. Financial Aid is available to qualifying students.
Contact: Jimmy VanCleve, Fire Rescue Training
Coordinator,888-306-8015 email: [email protected]
OCTC is an equal opportunity institution.
CERTIFICATEEMT Basic
All students who pass this course will be eligible to Particpate in the certification examination process.
Requirements for certification are set forth in 202 KAR 7:301.
Each applicant shall:- understand, read, speak and write the English language with
a comprehension and performance level equal to at least the ninth grade of education
- not currently be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS 311A that would prevent certification
- hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or learners permit
- be at least 18 years of age- hold a high school diploma or GED- complete an EMT Basic course taught using the DOT 1994
NSC.- obtain NREMT registration as a NREMT-B within 2 years of
completion of the course- submit a completed and signed “Emergency Medical Techni-
cian Initial Certification Application”- present written evidence of completion of current HIV/
AIDS training required by KRS 311A.110- pay the fee required by 202 KAR 7:030- present written evidence of completion of current training
in CPR
