| Description: | EMT 290 is based on the State standards mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in cooperation with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service and Health Resources and Human Services Administration. It encompasses all classroom, laboratory, and clinical skills as included in Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the National Standards for Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic Curriculum. This course consists mainly of ride-time with an emergency response team on calls, at the scene, and during transport of a patient. Upon successful completion of this course, a student is eligible to apply for and take the EMT-Paramedic licensure examination for an additional fee. |
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