Course Description
This is the entry level course to the Emergency Medical Service profession. Areas to be included are: EMT roles and responsibilities, airway management, patient assessment, medical emergencies, anatomy and physiology, documentation, lifting and moving, and communications. Practical labs will be conducted. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry test and certify as an EMT-Basic in the State of Nevada.
Selection Process
Basic aptitude test including reading comprehension, math skills, and a writing sample.
Prerequisites
Students who are planning to attend the REMSA EMT-Basic course must be at least 18 years old, possess a current Healthcare Provider CPR card, and provide proof of Hepatitis B Series and childhood immunizations.