Emergency Medical Technician

Course Background:

This course is essential for anyone wishing to register as an EMT under the Pre - Hospital Emergency Care Council. This course is recognised by PHECC as a level 4 practitioner course.

Course Content:

• Introduction to pre-hospital emergency care
• Patient assessment
• Respiratory emergencies
• Medical emergencies
• Obstetric emergencies
• Trauma
• Paediatric emergencies
• Pre-hospital emergency care operations
• Professional development
• Clinical procedures

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to work in emergency care as an emergency medical technician.

This Course is Designed For:

Anyone wishing to pursue a career in the emergency services

Training Methodology:

This course is classroom based and it is highly interactive with role-playing playing and practical exercises to reinforce the participants understanding and learning. Students will also undertake a minimum of 40 hours clinical placement (observation) in order to prepare completely for working in emergency services.

What to Bring to the Course:

While pens and paper will be supplied, participants are free to bring their own.

Duration of the Course:

120 hours classroom based learning (19 days)
40 hours clinical placement

Participants:

A maximum of 12 per course.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of this course participants receive a (NQEMT) National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology.

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