EMS-4200 - Emergency Medical Technician Initial

Course Description

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course provides students with comprehensive training in the basic principles of emergency medical care. Students learn to assess and manage a wide range of emergencies, including:

• Life-threatening medical conditions
• Major traumatic injuries
• Care for patients across the lifespan (adult and pediatric populations)

The course includes instruction in:

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification
• EMS operations and logistics
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Emergency vehicle driving

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent, entry-level emergency healthcare in the prehospital setting.

Career Pathways

This course serves as a foundation for advancement into higher levels of EMS education, including:

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
• Paramedic

Additionally, EMT certification can be used for employment or service in:

• Local volunteer EMS agencies
• Patient transport services
• Certain medical facilities

Curriculum Standards

The EMT educational program follows the:

• 2009 (or most current) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

This is based on the EMT National Standard Curriculum (NSC), which includes:

• Core EMT knowledge and skills
• Supplemental Airway Modules for enhanced airway management training

Instructional Format

The course is delivered through face-to-face instruction, incorporating:

• Classroom lectures
• Instructor demonstrations
• Hands-on skills training
• Scenario-based simulations

This format ensures students gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to function effectively as EMTs.

Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to the first day of class unless otherwise specified.

Admission Requirements

• Must be 17 years of age before the end of the course

Required Certifications

• Successful completion of the following courses prior to the start of the EMT course:
  • Emergency Vehicle Driving (EVD)
  • Traffic Incident Management (TIM)

Both EVD and TIM courses are available through SCC's Fire & Rescue Programs and are often scheduled in advance of the EMT course.

Health Requirements

• Submission of a completed Physical Exam and Immunization Forms
  • Physical must be completed using the official SCC Program form

Entrance Assessment

The following requirement will be completed during course orientation at the training center:

• Written Assessment of Candidate Education Level
  • Must demonstrate an 11th-grade reading level or higher

Upcoming Classes

All scheduled EMS courses and dates are subject to change or cancellation.

Find all available EMS courses and Apply as a Candidate at: www.surry.edu/ems-courses

Updates

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Locations

Public Safety Complex
1220 State Street
Mount Airy, NC

Yadkin Campus
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055

Surry Community College EMT Program Outcomes

Advanced Education Pathway

Actively credentialed EMTs may further their education in one of the following pathways:

Or

Alternative Basic Life Support

Program Contacts:

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Emergency Medical Technician Workforce Certificate : Emergency Medical Technician Workforce Certififcate