Riverland Community College

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. This course will provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Upon successful completion, participants are eligible for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician’s (EMT-B) exam.

• Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 0960 or appropriate placement score. Minimum age of 18 is required to participate in clinical experience in a ride along setting.

• (7 Cr – 3 lect, 4 lab)