EMT Basic
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EMT BASIC

The EMT-Basic course is designed to train individuals to provide comprehensive emergency medical care at the basic life support level to victims of illness or injury. The course is a mix of classroom, skills session, and clinical time. Upon completion of the course, students are able to assess and appropriately treat conditions ranging from simple fractures, stroke, and chest pain to critical trauma, cardiac arrest, and childbirth. The specific skills learned are: patient assessment, airway management techniques, vital signs, cardiac arrest management, automated defibrillator, trauma management skills, including cervical spine stabilization, back boarding, management of bleeding and shock, and splinting techniques.

Certification as an EMT requires the successful completion of a written and practical exam. On completion of the course, students are prepared to function on a basic life support ambulance. The course meets for 120 hours. In addition, 10 hours of clinical time working with the Emergency Department is scheduled during the course.

Employment opportunities for Emergency Medical Technicians include serving as a first responder as a member of a police, fire, or rescue squad. EMTs staff basic life support ambulances to provide scheduled basic life support transportation, in addition to providing "911" emergency response. In addition, EMTs are employed in the Emergency Department of several area hospitals, or you can join our team at Atlantic Ambulance.

Emergency Medical Technician certification is a pre-requisite to apply to paramedic programs.

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ALS/BLS Education Coordinator
Lori May
lori.may@atlantichealth.org
Phone (908) 522-2895
FAX (908) 522-2652

Atlantic Training Center also offers CPR and First Aid training to community groups, businesses, and the general public. Courses are held at all Atlantic Health hospitals, and on-site or private programs are also available.  Call (908) 522-2323 for information.