EMT—Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance.
The Barry University Emergency Medical Technical course is a state-approved course designed to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, formerly the EMT-Ambulance, who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-Basic. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service.
Specifically, after successful completion of the program, the student will be capable of performing the following functions at the minimum entry level:
- Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care;
- Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patient's condition;
- Lift, move, position and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
- Perform safely and effectively the expectations of the job description
Requirements
This is a 15‑week-long training program leading to a Certificate of Completion. The program consists of a total of 312 contact or clock hours (20.8 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 44 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 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.