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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) (EMH1)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Americus, Cordele

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT. This technical certificate of credit replaces the previous EM01 “Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate)” technical certificate of credit.

Entrance date: Fall semester (Day classes only)

Program Admission Requirements: Submit documentation of a current/valid EMT certification from National Registry of EMT’s or a current/valid EMT license from the Georgia State Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST); or provide college transcripts showing successful completion of the EMSP 1110-1160 courses with a grade of C or higher within 1 year of entering the EMH1 TCC.

A High School diploma or equivalent is required plus achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.

Applicant must be at least 18 years old.

American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR Certification, Physical Exam, Immunization records to include PPD, 10 panel drug screen, criminal background checks, and valid Georgia Driver’s License may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Credits required for graduation: 10

South Georgia Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Curriculum Outline (10 hours)
Occupational 10
EMSP 1510
Prerequisites: EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120, EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140, EMSP 1150, EMSP 1160 Corequisites: EMSP 1510, EMSP 1520, EMSP 1530, EMSP 1540

This course serves as the introductory course to the advanced level practice of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). It expands on the information attained at the EMT level. Topics include: EMS Systems; Documentation; EMS System Communication; Therapeutic Communication; Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; Emergency Medications; Airway Management; Respiration; Artificial Ventilation; Primary Assessment; and Secondary Assessment.

 3
EMSP 1520
Prerequisites: EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120, EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140, EMSP 1150, EMSP 1160 Corequisites: EMSP 1510, EMSP 1520, EMSP 1530, EMSP 1540

This course provides opportunities to apply fundamental knowledge of basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for the following: an acutely ill patient; a patient in shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management; and an acutely injured patient. In addition it provides a fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. Topics include: Geriatrics; Patients with Special Challenges; Medical Overview; Neurology; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Cardiovascular; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; Shock and Resuscitation; Chest Trauma; Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma; Orthopedic Trauma; Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma: Nervous System Trauma; and Integration of Medical/Trauma Assessments.

 3
EMSP 1530
Prerequisites: EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120, EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140, EMSP 1150, EMSP 1160 Corequisites: EMSP 1510, EMSP 1520, EMSP 1530, EMSP 1540

This course provides supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. Topics include: Clinicals.

 1
EMSP 1540
Prerequisites: EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120, EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140, EMSP 1150, EMSP 1160 Corequisites: EMSP 1510, EMSP 1520, EMSP 1530, EMSP 1540

This course provides supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings as well as opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment based management techniques through competency based evaluations relevant to the practice of an AEMT. Topics include: Clinicals and Assessment Based Management.

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