 The
Emergency Medical Technician program is a 1-semester program designed
to train individuals to respond safely in emergency medical situations.
Program content consists of theory and skills on life-support measures,
the use of medical emergency equipment and supplies, and an ambulance
module. Job opportunities are in hospital emergency rooms, ambulance
companies, and other health care agencies. The EMT course is offered each
Fall and Spring semesters based on open enrollment.
Register for course HO
159.
For additional informationabout this career visit
the U.S.
Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook; EMT.
Note: Must be 18 years of age to be eligible for State certification. May
take State certification exam within two years of successful course
completion.
A refresher course is
also offered each one to two years to assist EMT's in maintaining current
certification. For additional information about these courses contact CR's Community & Economic Development Programs.
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501
707 476.4214
FAX: 707 476.4419
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