Jefferson County EMS - Basic EMT Certification

Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services

BASIC EMT Indian River High School

Emergency Medical Technician Certification Course

Tracy Leonard, FDRHPO Pipeline Outreach Coordinator 12/20/11

What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos101.htm

EMTs provide vital service as they care for and transport the sick or injured from the scene of an accident to a medical facility.

EMT Basics have the emergency skills to assess a patient’s condition and manage respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies.

EMTs and Paramedics help transfer patients to the Emergency Department, report their observations and actions to Emergency Department staff, and may provide additional emergency treatment.

After each run, EMTs and Paramedics document the trip, replace used supplies and check equipment.

Lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

Certified First Responder 51 Hours

Airway Maintenance, Bleeding Control, CPR & AED

Basic EMT 140 hours A number of people become EMTs and Paramedics to test their interest in healthcare before training as registered nurses, physicians or other healthcare professionals.

Vital Signs, Splinting, Oxygen Administration

Advanced EMT- Intermediate (AEMT-I) 198 hours

IV Therapy, Advanced Airway Management

AEMT-Critical Care (CC or Level 3) EMT experiences, exposure and skills sets can be easily transferrable to other programs of study or careers.

310 hours

Advanced Assessment, Medications, Cardiac Care

Paramedic 1200 hours

Chest Decompression, Intravenous Fluids, Advanced Pediatrics

Employment for EMTs and Paramedics is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2018 (9% between 2008 and 2018) EMTs and Paramedics who have advanced education and certification should have favorable job prospects, as patients need a high level of care before arriving to a hospital

Emergency Rooms across the country are experiencing overcrowding = EMTs and Paramedics must spend more time with patients Aging members of baby boomer generation becoming more likely to have medical emergencies = increasing call volume and demand for EMTs and Paramedics Earnings of EMTs and Paramedics depend on the employment setting and geographic location of their jobs, as well as their training and experience. In 2010, the regional average annual salary was $34,000.00 for EMTs and $49,000.00 for Paramedics.

Do you enjoy interacting with people?

Can you do considerable kneeling, bending and heavy lifting?

Do you mind working irregular hours and in all types of weather?

Do you want to make a difference and potentially save a life?

Do you enjoy learning about the body and how it works?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, critical and challenging environment?

YOU should sign up for the Basic EMT Certification Course at Indian River High School!

Program Goal: The Basic EMT Course provides training, knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for patients.

Star of Life The blue "Star of Life" symbol was designed for NHTSA in response to the need for a uniform symbol representing the emergency medical services system. The six barred cross was adapted from the personal Medical Identification Symbol of the American Medical Association. For EMS the six bars represent the six systems functions.

Who Can Apply?

18 years of age by June 30, 2012

High School or Nontraditional Student

Basic EMT Certification Course at IRHS

Course Dates: January 14, 2012 – June 21, 2012 Course Day & Time: Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, A few evening classes from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Required Clinical Hours: 16 total (8 at a hospital, 8 on an ambulance)

Applying & Acceptance: Contact Jefferson County EMS. Rolling admissions (35 students max)

Program Credit: 6 college credits

Program Cost: FREE if member of local rescue squad or financial aid for nontraditional students who are self pay ($152.00/credit = $912.00 total plus material expenses)

APPLY NOW! Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services 531 Meade Street Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 786-3760 Check out: www.rollwithit.com You Tube: “Call 911” FDNY

THANK YOU!