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Looking for a great career - Why not become an Emergency Medical Technician?  Work in the fast paced, patient centered environment of pre-hospital care.  Course is valued at $1,030 including tuition, books, uniform shirts and IT fees.  Join MMR upcoming courses in Saginaw or Mt. Pleasant in May or August. 

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) hold advanced skills in the treatment of pre-hospital care. These healthcare professionals devote their work to medical emergencies and patient treatment. EMTs respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls with patient transportation through an ambulance. The fundamental responsibility of an EMT is to transport and care for the medically ill or traumatically injured.

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This course is designed for individuals 18 years of age and older interested in becoming EMTs. Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skills needed to provide basic life saving care. In addition, the student will be given the opportunity to use their skills in the ambulance and clinical setting. 270 hours, approximately four months.

Through advanced training in medical emergencies, our EMT students learn to adapt the correct procedures and timely measures to provide outstanding care to all patients in emergency situations. Our classes teach the fundamentals of patient assessment and treatment. The standard of practice of the EMT-Basic is in accordance with the most current MDCH guidelines.

Our course enables students to demonstrate skills in conducting careful patient examinations by training them to recognize signs and symptoms of an illness or injury. Our students learn to successfully work with other medical professionals in pre-hospital care. Knowledge of the latest medical tools and practices are woven into our EMT-Basic education program to ensure that students become efficient in quality and professional care. Specific topics include advanced care in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the use of automated external defibrillators, breathing and airway control, body immunization, and bone fractures. These courses focus on vital instruction in transporting patients, bleeding and shock, soft tissue injuries, respiratory injuries, cardiovascular emergencies, trauma, spinal and head injuries, and other related subjects. Our students are also trained in ambulance operations and other special operations such as reacting to disasters.