Emergency Medical Technician– Certificate Program 2010-2011
Emergency Medical Technicians provide routine and emergency medical care with an
ambulance service or fire department, as well as in hospitals and clinics. Becoming an EMT is
the first step towards becoming a paramedic. The program taught by instructors from the San Francisco Paramedic Association will prepare you to identify and manage the basic care of victims of trauma and sudden illness. This course consists of both classroom and skills training, as well as clinical observation. Students who complete the program are eligible to sit for the national certifying examination.
NOTE: EMT Class
*begins - September 1 ; ends - November 21
*There are two Saturday Sessions
Payment: Checks or cash are not accepted for payment. Students must pay for class using a credit card - VISA/Master Card.
High school diploma or GED; clean background check; and professional CPR
certification to include either American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, American Red
Cross Professional Rescuer, or equivalent. Must attend orientation prior to first day of class.
Students must pass the TABE Basic Skills Test assessment for reading, math, and spelling with a 10.0 or better prior to registration.
TAUGHT BY SAN FRANCISCO PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATION
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