Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This course is designed to give students, through lecture, practical lab, and clinical experience, the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT certification examinations. Students will perform interventions necessary to provide patient care and transportation including basic level patient assessment, airway management and oxygen administration, CPR, spinal immobilization, shock management, bandaging and splinting, and medication administration. Knowledge and skills obtained at the EMT level provide the foundation for further advancement to Advanced EMT and Paramedic.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Southern Maine Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
South Portland and Brunswick campuses
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Loans
Refund Policy
https://www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$200.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$125.00 $25.00 - $125.00
In-State Tuition
$96.00 Credit Hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$192.00 Credit Hour
Total In-State Program Cost
$421.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$517.00
