HSC-125 - EMT Basic

5 credits

The EMT course covers all emergency medical concepts and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of the EMT-Basic (EMT-B) providing emergency care in a pre-hospital setting as set forth by the Office of Emergency Medical Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This course meets or exceeds course requirements established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services. The course will also cover topics related to future trends and care methodologies in emergency medicine.

A School of Health and Patient Simulation course fee will be charged to students who enroll in this course (this fee is in addition to the per-credit tuition and fees).

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the certification or licensure board for a particular healthcare or other service profession to determine the specific requirements, including background checks (Clear CORI and SORI checks), health requirements, and technical standards, necessary to successfully meet all credentialing, licensing, and/or employment requirements in that field.

Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations: https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p2017.pdf

Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or G.E.D., be 17 years of age

Corequisite(s): HSC-125L

Course previously known as: SMC-125