EMT—Emergency Medical Technician
Requirements
This is a 15‑week-long training program leading to a Certificate of Completion. The program consists of a total of 300 contact or clock hours (18.75 contact or clock hours per week).
The course, approved by the State of Florida’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, provides preparation for the EMT certification exam and has been designed to exceed the minimum requirements set forth by the State of Florida. Instructional methods include classroom lectures, interactive skills labs with skills instruction and demonstration, externships—observational and participatory ride-time on fire-rescue units and ambulances (students primarily observe, but may be called upon to participate during crisis situations) and internships—observing and participating in life-saving stabilization techniques in hospital emergency room settings.
Course Descriptions
EMT 091 Lecture
Prerequisite: CPR certificate; High School Diploma or equivalent. This course is designed to introduce EMT concepts and clinical skills and integrate them with beginning basic life support applications. Emphasis is placed on EMS Systems, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal issues, patient assessment, airway management and ventilation, pathophysiology, pharmacology, as well as shock and decision making regarding appropriate interventions for identified problems. Must be passed with grade of C or higher. Classes offered on the Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens sites. EMT 091 Lecture is 96 contact or clock hours.
EMT 091 Interactive Lecture
Prerequisite: CPR certificate; High School Diploma or equivalent. This course is designed to provide students with access to interactive and multimodal learning methods aimed at increasing their comprehension of concepts and skills introduced in the lecture part of the course. Emphasis is placed on EMS Systems, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal issues, patient assessment, airway management and ventilation, pathophysiology, pharmacology, shock and decision making regarding appropriate interventions for identified problems. Must be passed with grade of C or higher. Classes offered on the Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens sites. EMT (091) Interactive Lecture is 16 contact or clock hours
EMT 091L Lab
Prerequisites CPR certificate. Co-Requisite, EMT091, EMT143. This course is designed to reinforce concepts and clinical skills learned during the EMT level lecture and to integrate this knowledge with beginning basic life support concepts and skills. The laboratory exercises include a review of EMT skills, patient assessment, airway management, basic medication administration, splinting/bandaging and triaging patients. Must be passed with a C or higher. Classes offered on the Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens sites. EMT (09L) Lab is 96 contact or clock hours.
EMT 091L Open Lab
Prerequisites CPR certificate. Co-Requisite, EMT091. This course is designed to reinforce EMT concepts and clinical skills introduced in the lecture part of this course through a variety of interactive multimedia, instructor-led content. Students are able to practice skills pertaining to beginning basic life support concepts, while receiving feedback from the instructor. The laboratory exercises include a review of EMT skills, patient assessment, airway management, basic medication administration, splinting/bandaging and triaging patients. Must be passed with a C or higher. Classes offered on the Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens sites. EMT (09L) Open Lab is 16 contact or clock hours.
EMT 143 Field Rides
Prerequisites CPR certificate, Co-requisite EMT 091, EMT-091L, this course is designed to provide the student with initial field ride experiences which fosters the development of leadership skills, expands and further develops clinical skills, and allows for the Student observer to participate in BLS emergencies. Must be passed with a C or higher. EMT (143) Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Times 60 contact or clock hours offered through public and private ambulance and fire rescue organizations in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Davie, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Village of Islands, Key Biscayne, Key West, and Miramar, Florida.
EMT 143 Hospital Clinical
Prerequisites CPR certificate. Co-Requisite, EMT 091 and EMT091L. This course provides an opportunity for each student to develop competency in clinical skills within the hospital setting. This module stresses the integration of basic technical skills, patient assessment techniques, application of basic life support skills and techniques. The clinical experiences include emergency departments, possible medical examiner’s office (autopsy), geriatric and mental health facilities. Must be passed with a C or higher. EMT (143) Hospital Clinical is 16 contact or clock hours offered at hospitals in Ft. Lauderdale, Weston, Hollywood, Miami, and Tamarac, Florida.