EMC 110 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Institution:

Tacoma Community College

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Description:

Upon completion of this course, students are prepared to fulfill state and/or National Registry requirements for certification as an EMT-Basic, the entry level position in EMS for pre-hospital care providers. EMT-Bs provide basic life support and transportation for victims of illness and injury. Includes 112 hours of lecture and practical class-work time, and some clinical observation. Class also meets a portion of the prerequisites for the Paramedic program. Program adheres to the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services standards. Prerequisite(s): Students must be formally accepted into the EMC program prior to registering for this class. Please refer to the Health, Justice and Human services Department for more information. NOTE: Active affiliation with an EMS provider agency is required for state certification. Class may be taken without affiliation; however, students will not obtain state certification without being affiliated.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tacomacc.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 566-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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