The EMT-Basic is trained in all phases of basic life support. The didactic and clinical experience instructs the participants in stabilizing non-life-threatening situations, trauma assessment management, endotracheal intubation, and automatic external defibrillation (AED).

 

We typically run two EMT-Basic programs a year.  Please visit the "Class Request" page to submit your information for a list of interest.  We will then email or call you when a class is scheduled and the dates are set.

Upon completion of the course students will be eligible to take the National Registry practical and written examinations.  Passing in all three categories is required to get your EMT-Basic certification.

Applicants Must:

• Be at least 18 years of age by completion of course
• Possess a valid drivers license
• Be of good moral character and have a motivation to serve
• Be free of any criminal convictions
• Satisfy requirements of ORC 4765-12-07
• High School Diploma or GED

Pre-Admission Paperwork
All students are required to have the following pre-admission paperwork turned in before the first day of class or they will not be able to attend.

• Current TB shot record (TB shots are good for one year and must be good for the duration of your program)
• 3 Completed Reference Forms (These are at the Academy and can be emailed to students at their request)
• Current BLS for HealthCare Provider card
• High School Diploma or GED

Cost: 

 

• $1,000.00 Tuition
• $250.00 Books
• $75 Registration Fee
• $70 National Registry Testing Fee
• $45 Clinical Fees

 

$1,440.00 Total

The registration fee is due at the time of registration and at least two weeks prior to the start date of the class.  The registration fee covers the cost of a background check, ID Badge, and shirt that students are required to wear to class.

Book cost is due on or before the first day of class so that students can take the books home with them.

Tuition payment plans are available for students who are not being covered by a department.  For the EMT-Basic class, students are required to half their tuition paid by the mid-term and the remaining balance paid before they take their final exam and graduate.

The FISDAP and NR Testing Fees are paid directly to the respective companies.  The FISDAP fee covers the cost of scheduling your ride time and also pre-NR Testing practice exams.  The NR Testing Fee is paid so you can take your written examination.

Curriculum:

• Prepatory
  - Intro to EMS
  - EMT Safety and Well-Being
  - Scene Safety
  - Moving and Handling Patients
  - Anatomy and Physiology
  - Medical and Legal Considerations
  - Driving EMS Vehicles
  
  
• Patient Management
  - Vital Signs
  - Scene Size-Up
  - Patient Assessment
  - Mass Casualty Incident
  - Communications
  - Pediatric Assessment
  
  
• Airway and Cardiac Arrest Management
  - Airway Obstruction and Oxygen Therapy
  - Cardiac Arrest Management
  - Airway Management and Airway Devices
  
  
• Trauma Patient Management
  - Bleeding and Shock
  - Soft Tissue Injury and Burns
  - Musculoskeletal Care
  - Head and Spinal Injury Management
  - Extrication
  
  
• Medical Patient Management
  - Pharmacology / Respiratory Emergencies
  - Cardia / Diabetic / Altered LOC / Seizure
  - Environmental Emergencies / Drowning / Poisoning
  - Overdose / Behavioral
  - Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies
  - Pediatric Medical Emergencies
  
  
• Clinical Experience (6 hours ED) (30 Field Internship)
  
  
• National Registry Practical Examination (skill testing)
  - Patient Assessment - Trauma Assessment
  - Patient Assessment - Medical Assessment
  - Cardiac Arrest Management / AED
  - Spinal Immobilization (Seated or Supine Patient)
  - Bag - Valve - Mask Apneic Patient with a Pulse
  - Random Skill Station, Consisting of one of the the Following:
  
  --- Long Bone Fracture Immobilization
  --- Joint Dislocation Immobilization
  --- Traction Splinting
  --- Bleeding Control / Shock Management
  --- Upper Airway Adjuncts and Suction
  --- Mouth to Mask, with Supplemental Oxygen
  --- Supplemental Oxygen Administration
  
  
• National Registry Computerized Testing (Written Examination)