What skills will I learn?
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
Emergency childbirth
Communications skills

What equipment will I be trained to use?
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Traction splints
Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (PASG)
Ambulance gurney
Rescue vests and longboards
Pulse oximeter
Oxygen therapy equipment
Suction devices

What personal qualities and interests should I consider about myself?
Ability to communicate
Empathy and compassion
Sincere desire to help others
Ability to problem-solve under stress
Willingness to provide community service
Excellent attendance
Ability to take full responsibility for own actions
Ability to take charge
Feel comfortable being touched and touching others

What kind of jobs are available upon successful completion of this program?
Professional ski patrol
EMT — private ambulance service
EMT — volunteer fire department
Emergency room technician

With further education, what additional employment opportunities are available?
Paramedic
Flight medic
Firefighter
EKG technician
Phlebotomist
Certified nursing assistant
Sports trainer

 

Emergency Medical Technology
Rebecca Kruse, Instructor

Students earn ASD academic credit in life science. College credit with Skagit Valley College and University of Alaska Anchorage possible.

1 semester.
Grade level 11-12.

 

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) students learn to work as part of a professional pre-hospital medical team. This is a State Health Department approved course in which qualifying students can test for EMT-1 certification following the course. Students may earn college credits through the University of Alaska Anchorage by successfully completing the program and paying the required UAA fees.
Students in this program are evaluated on the basis of written test scores, mastery of skills, professionalism, and participation in internship opportunities. The internship component involves participation in 16 hours of activities related to emergency services outside of class. Internship opportunities are coordinated through the instructor and can be scheduled to fit students’ schedules. These experiences are critical because of the difficulty to demonstrate real-life situations in the classroom and emergency service careers all involve public service.