Emergency Medical Technician (B217)
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| Program Website |
http://www.pbcc.edu/EMS.xml
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| Program Description |
This applied technology diploma program is designed to prepare the student for the Florida State Board Examination for Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. EMT-Bs serve as a link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-Bs. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other emergency services agency.
Classroom study and clinical work equip the student with the skills in patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), oxygen therapy, shock prevention, bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization and vehicle extrication that are necessary for a career in out-of-hospital emergency medicine.
This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Ch 401, FS, Ch. 64J-1, FAC) and follows the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum.
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| Employment Opportunities |
EMT-Bs drive ambulances, and also provide basic emergency care such as stabilizing patients, controlling bleeding and giving oxygen.
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| Career Path Notes |
This program is a prerequisite to the paramedic program. Students who want to move up in the field should start out in EMT-Basic.
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| Admission |
High school diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to PBCC (www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml).
Special admission requirements are associated with this program. For details, call the Limited Access Office at (561) 868-3045.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
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| Program Length |
Total program credits: 11. This is a one semester program.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
Students must complete an EMT Application Packet (found on their website) in addition to the general PBCC application found at: www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml
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| Advising |
http://www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.pbcc.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Douglas Trawick, Trawickd@pbcc.edu, (561) 868-3869
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