EMT-B Certification Course

Dates/Times
Monday, January 4, 2010, 5:30–10:00 p.m.
AND
January 5 – March 25, 2010
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
AND
3 Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
January 23, 30, & March 6, 2010

Location
BYU Campus, B092 JFSB

Instructor: Sam McKnight

Course Description
This Emergency Medical Technician—Basic Training Course is designed to prepare and qualify a student to take the Utah EMT Basic written and practical tests for certification as an EMT–B. After successful completion of the EMT–B training course, the student will be capable of performing the following functions at the minimum entry level:

1. Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care;
2. Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patient’s condition;
3. Lift, move, position and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury;
4. Given a mass casualty incident, perform triage; and,
5. Perform safely & effectively the expectations of the job description of the EMT-B.

The EMT-Basic course is a minimum of 120 hours in length. There are 46 lessons in the core curriculum that has been developed by Utah Bureau of EMS and the U.S. DOT. In addition to the required 120-124 hours of instruction, this course requires that the student have patient interactions in a clinical setting. Automated external defibrillation for CPR, patient-assisted medications, sufficient information in hazardous materials to comply with worker protection standards, and special skills in communications have been revised or added to the curriculum that is required by the Utah Bureau of EMS.

Registration Fee
$860—LIVED ONLY IN Utah the last 5 years
$905—LIVED OUTSIDE Utah at some point in the last 5 years *
* Price difference due to required background checks for all areas you have lived in the last 5 years

OPTIONAL-$29 Stethoscope & Blood Pressure Cuff. Each participant must have a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. You can purchase this through us when you register or provide your own.

Registration Fees Include
Health Care Provider CPR Certification, text books, handouts, miscellaneous training supplies, Utah State Bureau of Emergency Medical Services testing and certification.  

BYU Credit Optional
This course is offered for BYU Credit (variable ½ – 3 credits). Details regarding how to sign up etc. will be given the first night of class.

Two convenient ways to register: (Please have your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover card ready. )

1. Online: This is definitely the quickest method!
   

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2. By phone: Call (801) 422-8925. Phone registration will be open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Requirements

1. All students MUST have a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff for this course.  This may be purchased at the time of registration for $29.
2. All participants must be 18 years old within 90 days of the end of the course.

Refund Policy - NON REFUNDABLE AFTER DECEMBER 30, 2009
Refunds minus a $10 processing fee may be granted until December 30, 2009. Due to the fact that the registration and exam fee for each student must be sent to the Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) along with other documentation in the first week of the course, NO REFUNDS are possible after December 30, 2009. If you are unable to attend for any reason after this date your course fee is forfeited.  There will be no refunds for books and equipment as these costs are included in the course fee.

Sponsors
University Emergency Police
Division of Continuing Education