Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician* Certificate is an in- depth program in basic life support offered by Quincy College in partnership with CMTI (Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute).

The goal of this program is to prepare each student to become a competent, knowledgeable and professional entry-level EMT in all phases of the learning domains- cognitive (knowledge)-psychomotor (skills)-affective (behavior).

Students learn about acute illnesses, medical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, childbirth, rescue extrication, ambulance operations, splinting techniques, communication and documentation, medical-legal implications, AED/CPR, as well as basic medications and their effects

This course combines both classroom lectures with slides and videos along with hands-on lab days where new skills are practiced and performed.

The course involves approximately 120 hours of classroom participation where attendance is mandatory. The curriculum meets or exceeds current National EMS Guidelines and has Massachusetts OEMS approval.

This is a computer-based course and access to a computer outside of the classroom is required.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, evaluate and apply clinical presentation as it relates to their role as an entry-level EMT (Cognitive Objective).
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in all EMT skills required by the NREMT, the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services and the program requirements to fulfill their role as an entry-level EMT (Psychomotor objective).
• Demonstrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with the profession and employer expectations in their role as an entry-level EMT (Affective Objective).