Page 61 of Davis Applied Technology College 2006 Catalog by Davis Applied Technology College

Training in these programs prepares individuals to be responsible for the administration of specialized emergency care and the transportation of victims of acute illness or injury to a medical facility using life support skills. CPR certification is required for these courses. A valid CPR certificate must be presented at time of registration. CPR, First Aid, AED courses are available at the College or certification may be obtained from one of the following: American Red Cross-Professional Rescuer American Heart Association-Healthcare Provider National Safety Council Certification-Professional Rescuer EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC This training provides an introduction to emergency care. At completion, students may take the State EMT test. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE The next step in emergency care training is to become an EMT Intermediate. To be eligible for this class, the EMT Basic must be certified for 10 months. There is high industry demand for Intermediate EMTs. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) CME classes are offered to assist with recertification requirements for EMTs and other EMS workers. Classes are 25 hours in length and are offered four times during the year. PARAMEDIC TRAINING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WSU Students desiring further training as a paramedic should inquire at Weber State University (WSU) by calling (801) 626-6521. Registration and credit are available through WSU. A portion of the paramedic class is taught on the Davis Applied Technology College campus. REQUIRED BOOKS Emergency Care Transportation of the Sick Injured-Textbook, 9th Edition Emergency Care-Student Workbook, 9th Edition Student Handbook (BEMS) EMT Basic Teaching Testing Protocols (BEMS) All books may be purchased at the Davis Applied Technology College Bookstore prior to the first night of class METHOD OF PAYMENTS Checks payable to Davis Applied Technology College Visa or Mastercard SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

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