Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 2 is a one-credit course designed for students, referred to as cadets, interested in becoming an EMT. Cadets explore and apply the fundamentals of emergency medical services (EMS), anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology while demonstrating skills in assessing and managing patient care, including the understanding of medical emergencies, trauma, shock, and resuscitation. Cadets must complete a minimum of 85 percent of the didactic and lab aspects of the course. Successful completion of all course requirements may lead to eligibility to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam. Cadets must meet the requirements of the Functional Position Description for the Basic Life Support Provider.
Cadets receive instruction in treating and managing patients with a range of traumatic injuries and medical conditions. They participate in rotations with paramedics outside of school hours to apply their knowledge and skills. Completion of these rotations is required for eligibility to take the certification examination after the course ends.
It is important to note that final eligibility for national registry certification testing is determined by the education coordinator and the EMS physician.
This course connects to the following career pathways:
Health Science – Emergency and Sports Medical Training
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security - Public Safety (EMT and Firefighting)
Prerequisites
Recommended Medical Terminology
EMT 1 and 2 are taken concurrently. EMT 1 is offered in the Fall Semester, EMT 2 is offered in the Spring Semester.
Eligibility:
- Students must be at least 16 years old prior to the first day of EMT instruction.
- Students must pass the National Fire Protection Association 1582 physical assessment. The assessment is funded for students accepted into the Emergency and Sports Medical Training Program and includes:
- Medical history and physical examination
- Stress test (cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, flexibility)
- Medical and health screenings (blood and urinalysis samples, cardio evaluation, vision and hearing tests)
- Chest x-ray
- Students are required to complete all mandatory clinical hours to gain live patient contacts. The students cannot be considered "complete" until they have a minimum of 5 live patient contacts.
- Students must earn a minimum of 70% on all assessments to be granted the ability to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam.
- Students are required to successfully complete an end of course Terminal Competency Psychomotor Exam.
- CPR is a required prerequisite.
- Fingerprints and background checks prior to the course are REQUIRED by the state for every student.