Emergency Medical Technology

Semester 1: EMT (Part 1) Introduces Emergency Trauma Technician/CPR-BLS/ Anatomy and Physiology/ Communications and Medical Terminology. There is no age requirement for EMT 1. Class is open for 11th and 12th grade students. Students will earn ETT/CPR certification, BUT to certify as an EMT with the state, students must complete EMT 2 and be 18 before or within five months of the exam in May.

• If a student chooses not to take the EMT exam in May, they can simply take part 1 as a pathway to any of the health courses such as CNA, PCA, Health Sciences, etc.

• Students may enter directly into part 2 with instructor approval. They must meet eligibility for the EMT exam, complete prerequisites (approved Health Science coursework and CPR for the Health Care Provider) and submit a letter of intent. 

Semester 2: EMT (Part 2) Introduces the advanced portion of EMT education. More in-depth anatomy and physiology, all the hands-on EMS skills and certification. Part 2 is much more academically challenging and requires the student to be 18 at the time or within five months of the exam. Students enroll in EMT 2 per instructor recommendation. Students do not have to take EMT 1 and EMT 2 consecutively.

Grade level 11-12. Must be age 18 within five months of state testing for EMT.

Why take this course?

'• Learn valuable skills that could save a life…make a difference!

• Work closely with industry professionals and equipment

• Employment opportunities exist with EMS/fire agencies upon completion of EMT certification

• Work as a team and build lifelong relationships

Rebecca Giacalone - Instructor

Ms. Giacalone is certified as an EMT I, an EMT I Instructor, a lifeguard, an AHA- BLS + CPR Instructor and FEMA- ICS. Her other work history/industry experience includes Alaska Medical Support Team, Team One Alaska, Willow Fire Department, Boy Scouts of America Health and Safety Officer, Certified Nursing Assistant at Alaska Regional and Providence hospitals. She has won first place in EMS Skills competition/State of Alaska; and has over 1000 volunteer hours with the Alaska Medical Support Team. She has a Leader training award from Boy Scouts of America.

• Credits and Certifications

EMT-A

0.5 Phys. Science

1.0 Elective

EMT-B

0.5 Life Science

1.0 Elective

American Heart Association CPR & BLS

EMT-1

Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT)

Stop the Bleed

FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700

Blood Bourne Pathogens

College credit available

• Skills

Basic anatomy and physiology

Infection control

How to conduct patient examinations

How to take vital signs

Pre-hospital patient charting

Treatment of respiratory, cardiovascular and other medical emergencies

Treatment of traumatic injuries

Basic pediatrics

Basic Pharmacology

Emergency childbirth

Communications skills

• Equipment

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Traction splints

Ambulance gurney

Rescue vests and longboards

Pulse oximeter

Oxygen therapy equipment

Suction devices

12-lead ECG

Glucometer

I.M. injections