Emergency Medical Technician, Applied Technical Diploma

Program Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Applied Technical Diploma prepares students to become certified EMTs through comprehensive coursework in anatomy, patient assessment, and emergency medical care. The program includes clinical experience and assessments to ensure students' proficiency in essential skills. Graduates are eligible for the Florida State EMT Examination and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT Examination, opening doors to careers in emergency medical services and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Applied Technical Diploma is the first of three milestones leading to an Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services. Completing the EMT program allows students to take the Florida State EMT Examination and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT Examination.
• Objectives:
• Prepare students to take the Florida State EMT Examination and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT Examination.
• Program Description:
The EMT program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an Emergency Medical Technician. Students learn about anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and emergency medical care. They also gain experience working in a clinical setting.

Outline:

• Content:
The EMT program covers the following topics:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Patient Assessment
• Emergency Medical Care
• Clinical Experience
• Course Schedule:
The EMT program is a one-year program. Students take the following courses:
• EMS1011 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services
• EMS1119 Emergency Medical Technician Basic
• EMS1119L Emergency Medical Technician Skills Laboratory
• EMS1411 EMT Hospital Clinical
• EMS1421 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Field Clinical
• Modules:
The EMT program is divided into the following modules:
• Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Services
• Module 2: Patient Assessment
• Module 3: Emergency Medical Care
• Module 4: Clinical Experience

Assessment:

The EMT program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Exams:
Exams are used to measure students' knowledge of the course material.
• Clinical Evaluations:
Clinical evaluations are used to assess students' performance in a clinical setting.
• Skills Assessments:
Skills assessments are used to measure students' ability to perform specific emergency medical skills.
• Portfolio:
Students are required to keep a portfolio of their work throughout the program. The portfolio includes evidence of their knowledge, skills, and experience.

Teaching:

The EMT program is taught by a team of experienced faculty. The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. They use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lecture:
Lecture is used to introduce new concepts and theories.
• Demonstration:
Demonstration is used to show students how to perform specific emergency medical skills.
• Practice:
Practice is used to give students the opportunity to practice their skills under the supervision of an instructor.
• Clinical Experience:
Clinical experience is an essential part of the EMT program. Students gain valuable hands-on experience working in a clinical setting.

Careers:

Graduates of the EMT program are prepared for a variety of careers, including:

• Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic
• Firefighter
• Police Officer
• Hospital Corpsman
• Emergency Room Technician
• Medical Assistant
• RN