Emergency Medical Technician

Intermediate and Basic

THE PROGRAM: The number of emergency room visits has done nothing but increase over time. Many of these ER patients are brought into the Emergency Department by ambulance or rescue squad. A squad must have no less than two EMT's to transport a patient. This increased volume of patients translates into a growing need for EMT's in both the volunteer and paid ambulance services. People trust that when 911 is called, a trained EMT will promptly be on the way to assist them with any emergency that they might have. EMT's are the first link in patient care that aims to maintain a higher quality of life, or ultimately save the life of a patient who faces a serious illness or injury.

Washington State Community College has been accredited by the State of Ohio to train students to become both Basic EMT's and the more advanced EMT-Intermediate. The program will prepare you to take the testing that is required by the State to be a certified EMT. The State of Ohio requires the student to pass the National Registry in order to receive state certification to practice at the intermediate level.

If you wish to obtain an Associates Degree, you can easily add the Health and Wellness Curriculum, which would extend the length of the program to approximately two years.

The Intermediate program consists of approximately 130 hours of training. Seventy-five percent of the training will be in a classroom setting. A portion of the classroom time will be hands-on practice of new skills. The remaining hours will be time spent in a local hospital or rescue unit working alongside proficient individuals who will guide the student through treatment of actual patients. You will be expected to dress and act professionally as you are a representative of the College and the EMS community.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The EMT-I program at Washington State has a selective acceptance policy. The maximum class size will be twenty students at any one time. Students meeting the following requirements are eligible for consideration of acceptance into the EMT-I program.

1. Washington State application completed and handed in to the Admissions Office.
2. Completion of placement assessment.
3. Passing a knowledge-based EMS pre-test with no less than an 80%. This test may be taken twice. The student will be told where their area(s) of weakness are prior to taking the test a second time.
4. A scheduled meeting with the program coordinator, supplying:
   1. Current CPR card
   2. Proof of age
   3. Official transcript from high school or college, or a copy of GED.
   4. Completed copy of your Health Examination Form.
   5. Valid drivers license
      Current EMT-Basic card.
   6. Recommendation form fill out by your squad chief or other appropriate officer.*
   7. One year of experience as an EMT.
5. A criminal background check, which must show that the applicant can qualify to become an EMT-I

For a current list of required courses, contact the admissions office at admissions@wscc.edu or 740.568.1900.

Emergency Medical Technician is a certificate program.

Contact to LEARN MORE:
Admissions
admissions@wscc.edu
740.568.1900

Tom Reebel
740.374.8716
treebel@wscc.edu