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192 Trade and Technical Training Certificate Programs 2018-2019 HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY To qualify, students must earn a passing grade and complete the clock hours required in all courses in the program. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (EMT) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (200 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1300N; 12 HOURS PER WEEK) Division: Healthcare Program Contact: Jennifer Kline The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program includes techniques of emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of a victim's illness and injuries. Recognition and documentation of signs and symptoms of illness and injury, intervention, and evaluation of the intervention are integrated into the program. Techniques for assessment, administration of oxygen, use of specific immobilization devices, and preparation for transportation are other areas of the program. As an Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) student at the SWSC, you will be challenged daily in class as you learn the crucial skills needed to perform in emergency medicine. The EMT program will take students with minimal to zero medical knowledge and in 20 weeks have them trained and prepared to assist people in their most critical time of need. EMT's are trained to handle events such as heart attacks, strokes, internal bleeding, diabetic problems, and trauma patients. The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program is the first step toward a career in emergency medical services. The techniques taught in the program are in accordance with the state and national curriculum. Successful completion of this program will make students eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMT's certification examination in order to gain state certification. Program Notes: Program is not financial aid eligible EMC101, EMC102, and EMC104 must be taken as a cohort and are not offered independently. Admission Requirements: Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (DPS), proof of immunizations, Healthcare Level CPR Card. • Proof of immunization • Completed physical exam by licensed healthcare provider (MD, DO, PA, NP) • Reading assessment • Completed admission packet • 17 1/2 years of age to enroll Required Courses Clock Hours EMC101 CPR/Basic Cardiac Life Support ............................................................................................................ 8 EMC102 Emergency Medical Responder ..........................................................................................................40 EMC104 Basic Emergency Medical Technology .............................................................................................152 Total Program Hours: ............................................................................................................................................... 200 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (300 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1302N; 20 HOURS PER WEEK) Division: Healthcare Program Contact: Jennifer Kline This program prepares students for the fire academy. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the EMT national certification examination and the certification examination for hazardous materials first responder operations. The program covers introduction to the fire service, wellness and fitness, emergency medical care, and hazardous materials. Program Notes: Program is not financial aid eligible

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