Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	04/05/07
Implementation Date:	Fall 2007
Last Updated:	11/18/2008

Technical Certificate of Credit

þState Standard o Institutionally Developed College: n/a

Program Name:	Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Major Code:	EMB1
CIP Code:	51.0904
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	560/Paramedic Technology
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Lisa Beck

Program Description

This program covers the 1994 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Curriculum. The EMT-Basic Program is designed to provide training, knowledge and skills in specific aspects at the basic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Basic certification examination and receive Georgia licensure as an EMT-Basic.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

EMS 1101	Introduction to the EMT Profession	3	2	0	5	4	Standard
EMS 1103	Patient Assessment for the EMT	1	2	0	3	2	Standard
EMS 1105	Airway Management for the EMT	1	2	0	3	2	Standard
EMS 1107	Medical and Behavioral Emergencies for the EMT	2	2	0	4	3	Standard
EMS 1109	Assessment and Management Across the Lifespan for the EMT	1	2	0	3	2	Standard
EMS 1111	Trauma Emergencies and WMD Response	3	2	0	5	4	Standard
EMS 1113	Clinical Applications for the EMT Basic	0	0	3	3	1	Standard
EMS 1115	Practical Applications for the EMT-Basic	1	2	0	3	2	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		12	14	3	29	20

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		18
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	n/a
	Algebra:	n/a
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
If yes, explain:

Posted: 11/18/08