EMT-Basic

Emergency Medical Technicians provide basic life support services by assessing, treating, and transporting patients to prevent further injury, illness, and/or loss of life. Successful completion of all program requirements will prepare the student for the National Registry of EMT’s certification exam. The EMT Job Skills Certificate is awarded for successful course completion with a grade “C” orhigher. This certificate is required for the Fire Fighter Academy. The Course Completion Record is issued to students who successfully complete the course and final exam with a grade of “B” or higher, complete 24 hours of supervised clinical experience with 10 patient contacts, and successfully pass all psychomotor competencies. The Course Completion Record is required for certification as a Nationally Registered EMT and subsequent statecertification. To be eligible for State of California certification, an individual shall have a valid EMT Course Completion Record, be 18 years of age, complete the criminal history background check requirement, and pass theNational Registry EMT certification examination (California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9 Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, Chapter 2Emergency Medical Technician)

Career Opportunities

Employment in the field of emergency medical services is good both locally and regionally. Once certified, the student has the opportunity to work on an ambulance, fireapparatus, or in a hospital emergency room. The certified EMT enjoys arewarding, highly flexible career, which should continue in the future.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the role and responsibilities ofthe Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

2. Apply basic human anatomy, physiology, andpathophysiology of common diseases and disorders to assessment and managementof patients needing basic emergency care across the lifespan.

3. Apply proper assessment and basicemergency management for the acutely ill and the acutely injured patient acrossthe lifespan.

NOTE:The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians may deny certificationor take other appropriate actions in regards to applicants for certification orrecertification when a criminal conviction has occurred. Refer to the NationalRegistry of Emergency Medical Technicians Criminal Conviction Policy foradditional information.

NOTE:As a condition of enrollment into the psychiatric technician program, thestudent is required to have a physical examination, inoculations, tuberculosisclearance, drug screen, background check, and current American HealthAssociation BLS Provider card (at the student’s expense).

NOTE:The student is responsible for providing uniforms, laboratory fees, necessaryequipment and transportation to off-campus laboratory locations. There aremorning, afternoon, evening, and weekend clinical experiences.

PROGRAM APPROVAL

The Emergency Medical Technician program is approved by CentralCalifornia Emergency Medical Services Agency.

Porterville College will continue to admit 120 EMT student per year.  Projected Average Annual Psych Tech Completers- 100

The Porterville College Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT) Basic) program endorses the mission of Porterville college whichis: "With students as our focus, Porterville College provides our localand diverse communities quality education that promotes intellectual curiosity,personal growth, and lifelong learning, while preparing student for vocationaland academic success."

The Porterville College EMT Basic program adheres tothis mission when offering the EMT Basic Job Skills Certificate. The mission ofthe EMT Basic program is to provide an innovative, student-centered educationalprogram that prepares diverse students as candidates to become an EMT toprovide safe, quality, evidence-based care in the current healthcareenvironment. The program is market-conscious as it prepares students to practiceas an EMT in a variety of healthcare environments with input from the communityrepresented through the program's Advisory Committee. Upon completion of theprogram with a B or higher, the student is qualified to take the NationalRegistry EMT-Basic Licensing Examination.

In alignment with the mission of Porterville College,the EMT Basic program provides a solid base for continued lifelong learning asan Emergency Medical Technician. Although the Emergency Medical Technicianprogram is not a degree program, successful completers are prepared with thenecessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to continue their education inprehospital related careers such as paramedic, firefighter.

Employmentin the field of emergency medical services is good both locally and regionally.The certified and licensed EMT enjoys a rewarding, highly flexible career,which should continue in the future.

PertinentStatutes & Regulations

Porterville College hasan established EMT Basic program and meets the required curriculum from the CaliforniaCode of Regulations Title 22, Division 9 Prehospital Emergency MedicalServices, Chapter 2 Emergency Medical Technician, and local Emergency MedicalServices policies, procedures, and protocols.

ProgramLearning Outcomes

1. Explainthe role and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

2. Applybasic human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of common diseases anddisorders to assessment and management of patients needing basic emergency careacross the lifespan.

3. Apply proper assessment and basicemergency management for the acutely ill and the acutely injured patient acrossthe lifespan.

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