Public Safety Institute – EMT

Public Safety Institute – EMT
Fee: $249
Out-of-State: $1,449
IMPORTANT: Pre-registration, with payment, required 2 weeks before the program starts.
Description
The EMT course prepares students with the knowledge and skills to provide basic level emergency care in a pre-hospital
setting. This course is aligned with the National Education Standards for EMT as approved by the PA DOH (Pennsylvania
Department of Health). Students will learn emergency care for cardiac arrest, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies,
patient assessment techniques, oxygen administration and pharmacology for emergency care and EMS Operations. Students
must be able to meet all requirements for the Functional Position Description for EMT. The course will include classroom
sessions, skill labs, and a required clinical rotation in a hospital or other approved facility.
Patient Contacts
Students must complete a minimum of 10 patient contacts in an approved setting. More information will be provided on the
first day of class.
Medical History & Physical
Students must obtain, at their own expense, a physical examination from a physician and the following blood screenings:
PPD, rubella and Hepatitis B- antigen and antibodies. The physical exam and appropriate blood work/immunizations are
required prior to starting the clinical requirements. Additional immunizations may be required. A flu vaccine may be required by
some facilities. The required health form will be distributed in class.
Clearances
Students must also obtain, at their own expense, the following: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33),
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34) and the FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 73).
Act 33 & 34 link: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/findaform/childabusehistoryclearanceforms/
Act 73 link: https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpwNew.htm
Prerequisites
Course participants must be at least 16 years of age at the first class session. All students must meet the Functional Position
Description for EMT. These include vision and hearing acuity as well as reading/writing and physical abilities. A complete list
will be furnished to all students at the first class session. If you need the Functional Position Description or ADA
Accommodation Policy prior to registration, call 412.237.2500. All students are required to complete a criminal history form as
previously detailed.
Co-requisite
Students must complete the FEMA Independent Study Course for NIMS 100 and 700 online as a co-requisite to this course.
Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible for PA DOH certification exams for EMT.
Certification Testing
Students who successfully complete the College EMT program will be required to take the National Registry Psychomotor
Exam (practical skill) that will be scheduled during the EMT class. Students who are not able to attend the scheduled exam
will have to contact EMSI at 412.242.7322 or www.emsi.org to make arrangements to schedule their psychomotor exam
(practical skill). Once a student successfully passes the psychomotor exam (practical skill), s/he will then be eligible to register
on the NREMT website www.nremt.org for the written exam which is taken at a Pearson Vue testing center. The cost of the
exam is $75 paid directly to Pearson Testing which is the student’s responsibility.
Required Textbook
AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured 10th Edition (textbook and workbook) and the National
Registry Test Prep published by Jones and Bartlett. All students must have their own textbook and workbook. EMT books and
the National Registry Test prep can be purchased directly from the publisher at http://tinyurl.com/m8agb6j or 1.800.832.0034.
If you require special arrangements, please contact the office prior to class:
Main Office – 412.237.2500 • Sharon Office – 724.983.7240 • Email – [email protected]
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Fee: $249
Out-of-State: $1,449
Public Safety Institute – EMT
M = Monday • T = Tuesday • W = Wednesday • R = Thursday • F = Friday • S = Saturday • U = Sunday
N15SP (Spring start) Class Schedule & Site Addresses for EMT Classes
Course Number
XGC-600-57000
Start Date
End Date
01.06.2015
06.04.2015
Days
T/R
Time
Location
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Washington County EOC
100 West Beau Street
Washington, PA 15301
http://www.co.washington.pa.us/index.aspx?NID=185
Saturday classes and Vehicle Extrication dates will be announced in class
Valley Ambulance Authority
3550 University Blvd
XGC-600-57003
01.12.2015
05.20.2015
M/W
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Moon Township, PA 15108
www.valleyamb.org
Saturday classes: 01.24, 02.21, 03.21, 04.25 + 1 Sat or Sun for Vehicle Extrication, date will be announced in class (8:00AM – 5:00PM)
Ross/West View EMSA
5325 Perry Highway
XGC-600-57002
01.12.2015
05.20.2015
M/W
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
www.rwvems.org
Saturday classes: 01.24, 02.21, 03.21, 04.25 + 1 Sat or Sun for Vehicle Extrication, date will be announced in class (8:00AM – 5:00PM)
CCAC Allegheny Campus (daylight)
Visual Arts Center (VAC), Room 302
XGC-600-57004
01.15.2015
05.21.2015
M/R
8:30AM – 12:30PM
900 N Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
https://www.ccac.edu/Allegheny_Campus.aspx
Saturday classes: 01.24, 02.21, 03.21, 04.25 + 1 Sat or Sun for Vehicle Extrication, date will be announced in class (8:00AM – 5:00PM)
XGC-600-57005
01.21.2015
Lawrence County
Location of class to be announced
Thursday classes: 01.29, 02.12, 03.19, 04.30, 05.07 (6:00PM – 10:00PM)
06.03.2015
M/W
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Monroeville Training Center
2465 Johnson Road
XGC-600-57007
02.02.2015
05.11.2015
M/W/R
6:30PM – 10:30PM
Monroeville, PA 15146
www.monroeville.pa.us/PublicSafety.htm
Saturday classes: 03.14, 04.11 + 1 Sat or Sun for Vehicle Extrication, date will be announced in class (8:00AM – 5:00PM)
CCAC Allegheny Campus (evening)
Visual Arts Center (VAC), Room 302
XGC-600-57006
02.02.2015
05.11.2015
M/W/R
6:30PM – 10:30PM
900 N Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
https://www.ccac.edu/Allegheny_Campus.aspx
Saturday classes: 03.14, 04.11 + 1 Sat or Sun for Vehicle Extrication, date will be announced in class (8:00AM – 5:00PM)
XGC-600-57008
Medical Rescue Team South Auth (MRTSA)
315 Cypress Way
02.02.2015
07.11.2015
S
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
www.mrtsa.com
+ 1 Sat or Sun for Vehicle Extrication, date will be announced in class (8:00AM – 5:00PM)
If you require special arrangements, please contact the office prior to class:
Main Office – 412.237.2500 • Sharon Office – 724.983.7240 • Email – [email protected]
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