Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B

Careers in EMS: Careers in all areas of health care are expanding and Emergency Medical Services is no exception. If the idea of helping people in a time of crisis, daily job challenges, working outside of an office and responding to emergency situations appeals to you, consider a career in EMS.
Certification as an EMT-B offers:

  • Job eligibility in fire and private sectors EMS as well as volunteer services.
  • Lifesaving skills that can be used anytime an emergency arises, at home or in the workplace.

Preparation for Paramedic training. EMT-B is a pre-requisite to entrance into paramedic training courses. (Paramedic training opens up further career opportunities in jobs abroad, air medical transport, mobile intensive care units, search and rescue teams and hospitals.)

The National Registry of EMT's: EMT-B qualifying exam in the State of Ohio is The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians which enhances your mobility as an EMT to other areas of the United States.

Admission Requirements

  • At least 17 years old
  • A high school diploma, GED or currently enrolled in the final year of high school.
  • Pass a pre-entrance reading exam.
  • Proof of a negative TB test (two-stage Mantoux)

The EMT- B Course

The EMT-B course includes classroom lecture by qualified instructors active in the field of EMS; "hands on" practical skills training using the same type of equipment used in the field; and required clinical experience in a local hospital emergency room.

Some of the topics you'll study in the EMT-B course include:

  • An introduction to EMS
  • Medical / Legal and Ethical Issues
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • General Pharmacology
  • Patient Assessment
  • Airway Management
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Trauma Related Emergencies
  • Environment Emergencies
  • Emergency Childbirth / Gyn.
  • Emergency Care of Infants & Children
  • Ambulance Operations
  • Communications / Documentation

Accreditation #043711

Class Schedule
Hours: 120 - - Fee includes books

August
Alliance Area
M/TH 6:30p-10p & 3 Sat. 8a-3p TBA

September
Mercy Medical Center
M/W 6p-10p & Alternate Sat. 8a-3p

January
Doctor's Hospital
T/TH 6p-10p & Alternate Sat. 8a-3p

Mercy Medical Center
T/TH 6p-10p & Alternate Sat. 8a-3p

March
Mercy Medical Center
M/TH 6p-10p & Alternate Sat. 8a-3p

May
Mercy Medical Center
M/W 6p-10p & Alternate Sat. 8a-3p

EMT- B Refresher
(Prerequisite: Current EMT Certification)

This thirty hour course is based on the new EMT-B curriculum and reviews all skills practiced by the EMT-B. This course fulfills the continuing education requirement needed to recertify as an EMT-B in the state of Ohio every three (3) years.

Classes can be arranged by individual departments / services or information about course offerings in the area maybe obtained by calling Adult Community Education.

First Responder Course

Responders are a part of the Emergency Medical Services system in Ohio.

First Responder certification is not a prerequisite for EMT-B training and is not intended for those seeking employment in the field of EMS. This course is ideal for law enforcement officers, volunteer fire fighters, or anyone likely to be the first to respond to an emergency.

The forty-hour First Responder course emphasizes the recognition of an emergency situation, the initial assessment of a victim and basic life support skills which can be administered prior to the arrival of an ambulance at the scene.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM

CALL (330) 438-2556, Ext. 106

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