EMSP 106 Emergency Medical Technician I
Successful completion of this course along with successful completion of EMSP 107: Emergency Medical Technician II prepares students for the Maryland and National Registry EMT certification written and practical examinations and follows the guidelines established for EMT training by the DOT/NHTSA/HRSA EMT Education Standards. Students will be able to properly perform the various psychomotor skills utilized by emergency medical technician-level prehospital care providers in the care of sick or injured persons. Course completion for CPR for the health care practitioner is an expected outcome for EMSP 106. Participation in EMSP 107 (the ride along component of EMT training) requires completion of the Health Sciences Division Health Data Form available on the HCC website. A criminal background investigation and drug screening will also be required for EMSP 107. Per Maryland law, students must be at least 18 years of age (or 16-18 with signed parental permission) to take EMSP 106 and EMSP 107.
Prerequisite
ENGL 093 or appropriate score on English placement test
Hours Weekly
3 hours theory, 3 hours lab weekly