Emergency medical technician program
What is an EMT?
The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and
transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual
possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency
Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.
Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an
ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care
system.
About our Program
The EMT Academy Emergency Medical Technician Training Program is a comprehensive 4-month training course designed to prepare students to successfully pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifying exam.
The course includes a mix of both didactic (e.g. classroom) and field experiences that provide students with the basic medical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement, and psychomotor skills necessary to function as a competent and safe entry-level EMT in the emergency and non-emergency prehospital environments.
The course will consist of two (4) hour class dates per week and one (8) hour Saturday class per month. Classes will include a mixture of lectures, small group discussions, simulation/scenarios, practical skills stations, and self-directed learning experiences to introduce the students to the essential knowledge and concepts they must master to become effective EMTs.
Students should expect to dedicate a significant amount of time outside of class to reading, studying, completing homework assignments, and preparing for quizzes and exams. Students must also successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification which is provided during the course.
Program Overview
EMT Academy is an accredited training institution under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services. EMT Academy Emergency Medical Technician Training Program is a comprehensive training course designed to prepare students to successfully pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifying exam. The course includes a mix of both classroom and clinical experiences that provide students with the basic medical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgment, and practical skills necessary to function as a competent and safe entry-level EMT in the emergency and non-emergency pre-hospital environments.
Classes will include a mixture of lectures, small group discussions, simulation/scenarios, practical skills stations, and self-directed learning experiences to introduce the students to the essential knowledge and concepts they must master to become effective EMTs. Students should expect to dedicate a significant amount of time outside of class to reading, studying, completing homework assignments, and prepare for quizzes and exams. Students will also complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification which is provided during the course.
Students will complete field time rotations where they will ride along and observe on an ambulance under the direct supervision of an experienced field training officer. The primary goal of field time is to give students a first-hand look at how actual field crews operate in real-world scenarios.
After successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the NREMT EMT practical and written examinations
Admission Requirements
This course has been developed for all individuals desiring to perform emergency medical care as an EMT. No prior experience or training is required for the course applicant. In order to be eligible for the state EMT certification examination, the applicant must:
- be 18 years of age
- be able to read, understand and communicate in English
- be free from addiction to alcohol or any drug
- Be free from any physical or mental defect or disease which might impair his/her ability to provide emergency care within the scope of the EMT's training and responsibilities, or which might jeopardize the health of another member of the class.
Course Preparation
The EMT course is a fast-paced and demanding academic challenge. It requires you to do additional studying outside of the classroom while in the course (these hours vary from student to student).
EMT Academy expects our students to commit to being successful by studying, participating in class discussions, and being prepared for class on a daily basis. In return, you can expect that our faculty will accommodate your needs as a student and that we will develop quality educational programs, study tips, and classroom presentations to assist you in becoming successful in our course.
Program Requirements
Computer Requirements
EMT Academy recommends that this course be taken using a conventional laptop or desktop computer. Tablets and phones are compatible with some of the online components of the course but do have limitations and you will not be able to complete all the aspects of the online course work without the use of a computer.
Internet Access
Access codes to our online learning management system will be distributed to students at the course orientation. Reliable internet access is required while attending our course, as this will allow you easily access the course homework, testing, grades, etc.
Dress Code
EMT Academy will provide uniform shirts required for the course and clinical rotations. Students are required to be in uniform while in class, during skills sessions, and during the clinical phase. Further details of our dress code will be discussed at the course orientation.
Medical Supplies
Each student will be supplied a vital signs kit, including a blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and a penlight. These kits will be available for purchase at course orientation. You must also have a watch with the capability of recording seconds for vital signs labs.
Background Checks
EMT Academy requires all students to pass a CORI check