Students will acquire basic life support knowledge through a combination of classroom instruction, practical laboratory exercises and clinical experience in hospitals. Students will acquire a thorough understanding of criminal, civil and vehicle laws pertaining to the EMT’s services; develop understanding and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; deal calmly and efficiently with childbirth, injuries, poisonings and other medical emergencies such as heart disorders, strokes and diabetes; and in general be able to provide life support for seriously/critically ill patients.
This course follows the guidelines established by the N.C. Office of Emergency Medical Service (EMS). The curriculum for the EMT educational program was established through the 1994 release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Basic Course, National Standard Curriculum (NSC) and the Supplemental Airways Modules for EMT-Basic. This course is conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program is certified as a N.C. Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, EMT-Intermediate or EMT Paramedic level, as defined in the rules of the N.C. Medical Care Commission.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will have demonstrated skill in the areas of:
