Temple University Ambler Campus is excited to announce a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course for non-degree-seeking students. The EMT program is open to the community and is held in a traditional setting, where the material is taught in a dynamic classroom environment and hands-on skills are heavily integrated. Students will utilize an assigned textbook and associated interactive supplements to complete readings, assignments, presentations, and psychomotor skills. Students will complete field clinical hours with affiliated prehospital and hospital facilities. Throughout the course, and through the application of skills in the classroom and clinical setting, students will become competent in performing the minimum job competencies of an emergency medical technician providing Basic Life Support (BLS) care.

Objectives include, but are not limited to:

• Medical/trauma assessment
• Vital sign assessment and physical examination
• Airway management
• Immobilization techniques
• EMS operations
• Legal documentation
• Lifting and moving techniques

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This course is optimal for individuals looking to volunteer, change careers, or for any high school student interested in a career in healthcare. An EMT certification provides ample opportunity to gain patient contact hours and unparalleled healthcare experience. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Cognitive and Psychomotor Certification Exam. Once the student successfully completes the NREMT exam, they will earn their NREMT and Pennsylvania state EMT certifications.

Note: Students are eligible for PA state EMT certifications at the age of 16, while the NREMT only provides certifications to students 18 years of age or older.

Requirements for course enrollment:

• Students must be at least 16 years of age
• Students must have all required Temple public health student vaccinations
• Students must have a current physical on file and be able to lift and move 50+ pounds

Students must successfully pass the following background clearances/checks to participate in the course:

• Child Abuse Clearance

• FBI Criminal Background Check
• PA Criminal Background Check

*Advanced registration is required

Location: 580 Meetinghouse Rd

Time: 6:00-10:00 pm EDT

Free!

Registration