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EMT BASIC COURSE BEGINS January 19, 2010 CALL (606)326-2431
OR (606)326-2459 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Thank you for
your interest in the EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Basic Program at Ashland Community & Technical College. Below
you will find all the pertinent information pertaining to the EMT courses. Please take time to read the information in its
entirety to obtain all the important information that you as a perspective student need to know. We offer day and evening
classes in the Spring and Fall terms and an evening class for the Summer term. Applications can be obtained on-line
or can be mailed to you by contacting us at (606) 326-2431 or (606) 326-2459, by e-mail at mark.hammond@kctcs.edu or can be picked up at ACTC at the Roberts Drive Campus, Room 220D, 4818 Roberts Drive, Ashland, KY 41102.
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minimum of two EMT classes a semester are completed at the college through the State Fire and Rescue Training Department. Day
class meets from 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. and Evening class meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. These classes meet for
three hours in duration, three sessions a week. All students are given a course syllabus at class orientation.
We also offer a Summer session which is an accelerated course meeting four hours in duration three sessions a week from
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The Spring semester begins in January, the Summer session begins in June and the Fall semester
begins in August. The course follows the 1994 National Standard Curriculum and is 170 hours in duration.
Class Description
The Emergency Medical Technician Basic course covers all aspects of the 1994 DOT National curriculum.
Training is 170 hours in length, which includes 24 hours of clinical time. All students receive instruction in patient assessment
for the medical and trauma patients anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, oxygen therapy, non-medicated IV maintenance, blood
glucose monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, basic and advanced splinting techniques,
bleeding control, diabetic emergencies, child birth, pediatric assessment, burns, environmental emergencies, principles of
vehicle rescue, care for fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, application of dressings and bandages, patient documentation
skills, and awareness level hazardous materials emergencies. All students who pass this course with an 80% will be eligible
to take the Kentucky EMT – Basic skills test and the National Registry of EMT’s written examination.
Cost of Course The tuition for the course
is $725.00. This fee covers instructor cost only and is due at class orientation. Each student will need to purchase
a textbook and workbook at an approximate cost of $100.00 from an outside vendor. At this time, we are using
the Brady 11th Edition Update Emergency Care textbook and workbook and can provide a list of some vendors where
the books can be purchased upon request. Each student will also need to either acquire or purchase a blood pressure cuff,
stethoscope, and pocket face mask. If these supplies need to be purchased, we offer those through the State Fire Rescue Training
Department at a cost of $45.00.
There are additional Certification fees that have
to be paid to NREMT and KBEMS. Below is a breakdown of the new Fee Schedule as of July 1, 2009:
Application
Fee: $10.00 (payable to KBEMS) due the first day/night of class. Certification Fee: $30.00 (payable
to KBEMS) due at the end of class. Skills Evaluation Fee - $50.00 (payable to KBEMS) due at the end of class.
NREMT Exam Fee: $75.00 (NREMT) due at the end of class.
Certification
Any
student successfully completing all course requirements will be eligible to take the State Practical Skills exam and the National
Registry test. Both tests are required for initial certification of all Kentucky EMT-Basics. Listed below are
the requirements for certification in the State of Kentucky.
Requirements
for Certification
Are set forth
in KAR 7:301
Each applicant
shall:
Understand, read, speak,
and write the English language with a comprehension and performance level equal to at least the ninth grade of education;
Not currently be subject
to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS 311A that would prevent certification;
Hold a valid motor vehicle
operator’s license or learners permit;
Be at least 18 years of age;
Hold a high school diploma
or GED;
Complete an EMT Basic course
taught using the DOT 1994 NSC;
Obtain NREMT registration
as a NREMT-B within 2 years of completion of the course;
Submit a completed and signed
“Emergency Medical Technician Initial Certification Application”;
Present written evidence
of completion of current HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.110;
Pay the fees required by
202 KAR 7:030;
Present written evidence
of completion of current training in CPR.
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