EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic Class

Key Areas of Study:

Basic Life Support (BLS): Training in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), managing airways, and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Medical Terminology: Understanding the language used in emergency care, including anatomical terms and medical abbreviations.

Anatomy and Physiology: Learning and understanding the various anatomy of the human body as well as how individual organs work together as systems.

Patient Assessment: Learning how to assess a patient's condition, taking vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate), and identifying signs of distress or injury.

Trauma Management: Instruction on how to treat traumatic injuries, such as bleeding control, splinting fractures, and spinal immobilization.

Airway Management: Techniques for clearing and maintaining airways, including the use of basic airway adjuncts (such as oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways).

Patient Handling and Transport: Learning proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and transporting patients safely to prevent further injury.

Medical Emergencies: Understanding and managing common medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and respiratory distress.

Pharmacology: Basic understanding of medications that EMTs may use or administer, such as oxygen, epinephrine for allergic reactions, and aspirin for heart attacks.

Legal and Ethical Considerations: Knowledge of the legal aspects of pre-hospital care, including patient consent, confidentiality, and scope of practice.

Field Operations: The class also covers how to work effectively as part of an EMS team in Bozeman, communication with other healthcare professionals, and operating in various emergency settings (e.g., homes, vehicles, or public spaces).

Class Format:

Lecture: Theoretical understanding of medical conditions, treatments, and protocols.

Skills Lab: Hands-on training where students practice essential techniques like bandaging, splinting, and CPR.

Clinical and Field Internships: Students will complete clinical ride-alongs on local ambulances with experienced EMTs & Paramedics in Bozeman to gain real-world experience in emergency medical services, enhancing their emergency medical training and preparing them for potential paramedic courses.

Duration and Certification:

156 Base Hours + Online Assignments

After completing the EMT courses in Bozeman and passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, students receive certification as an EMT-Basic. State licensure can be applied for and obtained once the student passes the NREMT exam, thus qualifying them for further paramedic courses if desired.

The class is entry-level and suitable for individuals looking to start a career in emergency medical services or those interested in acquiring first responder skills, including wilderness first aid.