12200 Fifteen Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586)825-2800

Emergency Medical Technician/Basic (EMT)

This senior-only class will cover the care and treatment of critically ill and injured patients in an emergency setting. Students will acquire a working knowledge of practices and procedures in the field of emergency care, such as patient assessment, vital signs, splinting, bandaging, and treatment of burns and shock. Students with a "B" average in class will be eligible to participate in unpaid clinical hours at designated sites after school. Students who successfully complete the written and practical portions of the course will be eligible to take the National Registry Examination and apply for State of Michigan Licensure as a Basic EMT when they are 18 years old.

Academic Credits (earned upon successful completion):

• 2 Elective credits
• Medical Math - 1 credit

Articulations:

• Ferris State University - 1 credit
• Students will not have to repeat Basic EMT course to go on to Specialist or paramedic course at various colleges.

Certifications:

• National Registry Examination, National Health Certification