Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Course Description:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Basic instructs students to meet and exceed standard knowledge needed to be a valid Emergency Medical Technician. The curriculum includes skills necessary for a student to provide entry level emergency medical care, life support, and ambulance service. The EMTBasic course is an introductory course to concepts, knowledge, and skills needed by EMTs in the areas of communications, transportation, and recordkeeping. Students interested in working in public safety, including fire, police, and ambulance operators will be capable of performing the job expectations of an EMT safely and effectively after the completion of this course. Students enrolled in this course will take an Industry-Based Certification related to the Program of Study.

Prerequisite & Recommendations:

Firefighter 2A - Dual Credit (Project Based Capstone) Firefighter 2B - Dual Credit (Anatomy & Physiology)


Other Information:
Offered at TECC-West Required: - Enroll in NCTC (fee may apply) - Admission to the LISD Firefighter DC Program - Pass Drug Test