Delta Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Emergency Medical Technician

EMTs and paramedics typically do the following: Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound. Assess a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment. Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $35,000-$45,000+

Class Types:

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TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

EMT-Basic-Emergency Medical Technician

This is a one semester (16 week) certificate program designed to prepare students for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician in a medical transport facility or agency. Application must be completed by July for admission to the fall class and by December for the Spring class.

Example of Class Types

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  Day and Night Classes:

Day

Pre-requisites required:
Students who apply for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program must meet the following requirements: Completed application Official copy of high school transcript or Official GED passing scores Copy of Official ACT score (if not on the high school transcript) Test for Adult Basic Education Test (TABE) scores with a minimum of 10 in Math and Reading** Copy of Drivers License Social Security Card Immunization Record showing: MMR Hepatitis B series (can be completed after entry to program) Varicella or chicken pox shot or titers (can be completed after entry to program) 2-step TB skin test Flu Shot *Criminal Background and Drug Screen will be required upon admission

Length of Program
1 semester

Summary of Program Requirements
Students who apply for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program must meet the following requirements: Completed application Official copy of high school transcript or Official GED passing scores Copy of Official ACT score (if not on the high school transcript) Test for Adult Basic Education Test (TABE) scores with a minimum of 10 in Math and Reading** Copy of Drivers License Social Security Card Immunization Record showing: MMR Hepatitis B series (can be completed after entry to program) Varicella or chicken pox shot or titers (can be completed after entry to program) 2-step TB skin test Flu Shot *Criminal Background and Drug Screen will be required upon admission

Skills Needed
Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation Judgment and Decision Making, Active Learning, Coordination, Persuasion, Science, Operation Monitoring
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale

Contact
Tony Brooks
(662) 621-4159.