EMT 105-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

10 – 126 hours of lecture, 52 hours of laboratory, 12 hours of field experience; one term.
Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities for personnel who will deliver emergency medical care for the sick or injured of all ages in the pre-hospital setting. Focus on how to control the emergency scene, make patient assessments, and manage patients in the field or those in an ambulance. Recognize positive self-care for an emergency responder. Successful completion leads to American Heart Association CPR and AED certification as well as eligibility to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exams for national certification. Students who successfully obtain their national certification are eligible for State of Maryland certification. There is a fee associated with the national exam. Affiliation with an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) jurisdiction is required for state certification. Lab fee $125; Clinical fee $25

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121.

Note: Credit is not given for both EMT 104 and EMT 105.