CLASS DISCLAIMERS:

Courses will require a minimum number of students. If the number is not met, we reserve the right to postpone the class to another later date. Your class reservation will provide precidence over new registrations.

Refunds are only available prior to 24 hours of scheduled class time. Any cancellations after that will not receive a refund. 

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EMT – Emergency Medical Technician

What is the EMT Course?

Emergency Medical Technicians provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system. [From the: National EMS Scope of Practice Model]

The Virginia EMT program is based upon the Virginia EMS Education Standards. Virginia certification requires successful completion of a standardized cognitive and psychomotor skills examination.  This course is designed to train individuals to serve as a vital link in the chain of the health care team.  This includes all skills necessary to provide emergency medical care as an attendant-in-charge with a basic life support ambulance service or other specialized rescue service.

For Virginia trained EMT, successful certification at the National Registry EMT  level will automatically lead to a Virginia EMT certification.  National Registry EMT certified technicians trained outside of Virginia must apply for Virginia certification before being allowed to practice at this level.  After receiving Virginia credentials, the EMT has the option to maintain National Registry EMT certification without affecting their Virginia certification; however, Virginia certification must be maintained in order to provide patient care at this level.

Cost:

Initial Provider – $850 per student

CLASS INFORMATION:

The course is being held at Pipers Gap Rescue Squad St. 2
4190 Glendale Road
Galax, VA. 24333

September 14, 2023 – January 25, 2024
Tuesdays 6pm-10pm and occasional Saturdays