EHOVE Career Center

Law and Public Safety > Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician Program is the first step to a career in emergency services. Emergency Medical Technicians help protect the public against dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. This program will help prepare students who are interested in this career field by participating in lecture, and lab sessions to cover such topics as patient assessment, airway management, trauma, medical emergencies, and more. Students also participate in a 10-hour clinical experience at local hospitals and EMS services to gain hands-on experiences.

Students will receive certifications in the following areas providing they successfully meet all requirements and pass the required exam: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Level, CPR / AED and Emergency Dispatcher.

Senior Program Highlights

EMT Safety and Well Being
Scene Safety
Moving and Handling Patients
Anatomy and Physiology
Vital Signs
Scene Size Up
Patient Assessment
Airway and Cardiac Arrest Management
Trauma Patient Management
Medical Patient Management
Public Relations

Personal Qualities Suggested

Ability to follow directions and perform detailed work
Ability to work alone or in a group
No felony criminal record

Suggested Courses

Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Algebra I
Two years of English
Keyboarding

Job Possibilities

Public Safety Dispatcher*
Emergency Medical Technician
Nurse’s Aid (with additional training)
Lifeguard (with additional training)

Equipment Students Will Use

Computers
Ambulance
35mm/Digital Camera
Two-way radios
First Aid Equipment
Trauma Equipment

Certification Opportunities
Upon completion of program and passing scores on exams, student may earn the following certifications:

Emergency Medical Technician state and national certification
Public Dispatcher
CPR / AED

Get Involved

Emergency Medical Technician students will become members of Skills USA VICA, an association of trades and industry students. Skills USA VICA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.