EMT 151 Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Part 1
4 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Provides instruction at the level of Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care as outlined by scope of practice established by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners. Serves as the first of a two-part course in a series of courses making up a national and state EMS training program. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of EMT-Basic courses. Prerequisite: Completion of placement testing for writing skills at WR 049 or higher, reading at RD 090 or higher and math at MTH 020 or higher. Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must currently be certified in CPR for BLS Health Care Providers as issued in accordance with current national standard curriculum. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Office for certification which includes health, driving, immunization, and criminal record check.EMT 152B Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Part 2
3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Continues instruction at the level of Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care as outlined by scope of practice established by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners. Serves as the second in a series of courses making up a national and state EMS training program. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of EMT-Basic courses. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMT 151. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Office for certification which includes health, driving, immunization, and criminal record check.EMT 167A Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Part 1
4 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Covers intermediate emergency medical procedures. Includes the roles and responsibilities of the technician, patient assessment, and procedures related to airway, oxygen, ventilation, shock, intravenous, intraosseous, and ECG monitoring, defibrillation, pharmacology, and field protocols. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of EMT-Intermediate courses. Prerequisite: Completion of placement testing for writing skills at WR 049 or higher, reading at RD 090 or higher and math at MTH 020 or higher. Current Oregon EMT Basic certification and 80% or better on pre-test. Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.EMT 167B Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Part 2
4 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Continues study of intermediate medical procedures for technicians. Gives students successfully completing Part 2 a recommendation to the Oregon Health Division for the certification process. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of EMT-Intermediate courses. Prerequisite: EMT 167A.