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HLTH 104 - Emergency Medical Technician

(4,4) 6 Credits

Prerequisite/Corequisite: Basic Life Support (BLS-C): CPR for Healthcare Providers completion card provided by the American Heart Association.
This course prepares candidates for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician according to the regulations set forth by the State of New Jersey in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards. Current Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR for Healthcare Providers completion card provided by the American Heart Association or equivalent must be presented to the Student Enrollment Center in order to register for the course, and presented to the instructor on the first day of class.  Total scheduled class time is approximately 220 hours and may vary by student.  The breakdown of the hours include: 190 classroom hours (70 hrs are practical), 18 (6 hour shifts) emergency room, 6 hours home care, and 6 hours daycare. In the structured hospital clinical experience, in the emergency department, there is an optional observational experience with a paramedic unit.  Eligible students who successfully complete this course will be offered endorsement to take the New Jersey State EMT written examination in order to obtain certification.


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