Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate of Technical Studies

The Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) is "an individual who has successfully completed a State Bureau of Emergency Medical Service approved training program based on the United States Department of Transportation curriculum for EMT-B, and who has received Louisiana Certification and National Registration". Thus, the EMT-B program provides students with training in all aspects of pre-hospital basic emergency medical care and life support. The curriculum includes instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), other Basic Life Support Skills, Spinal Packaging, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, varied aspects of Trauma, and Ambulance Operations.

****Only taught during the Spring Semester****

Spring Semester

EMTB-200S		9
EMTB-201S		12
Total Credit Hours:		21

Total Credit Hours: 21

Advisors: Jo Ann Brown; Katina Seamster