EMT 153 - One Term Emergency Medical Technician

Lecture Hours: 8
Lab Hours: 8
Credit Hours: 12

Provides instruction at the level of Emergency Medical Technician, a vital link in the chain of the health care system. Includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care as outlined by scope of practice established by the Oregon Medical Board. Serves as a course in a series of courses making up a national and state EMS training program.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 080 (or higher), RD 090 (or higher), and MTH 052 (or higher). Not open to students with credit in EMT 151 and/or EMT 152.. Must be concurrently enrolled in BLS Health Care Providers CPR certification course. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Office for certification, which also includes health, immunizations, and criminal record check.