EMT Program Information

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

EMT drills Our EMT intensive course is preparation for the Washington State EMT-Basic examination and the National Registry EMT exam. The Testing Center at EvCC is a NREMT test site. Both exams are offered at the conclusion of the training. This training exceeds the DOT 2006 curriculum.

The course includes lectures and hands-on practice of techniques, including

Introduction to Emergency Care
Bleeding and shock
Soft tissue injuries
Environmental emergencies
Lifting and moving patients
HIV/AIDS education
Emergency childbirth

Courses are offered Monday & Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 10 pm & Saturdays from 8:30 am to 5 pm for 11 weeks, 100% attendance is required. Possible Tuesday & Thursday night classes may be necessary if students exceed classroom occupancy for Mon/Wed class. 100% attendance is required.

Next Emergency Medical Technician Course (EMS 151): Fall 2012

Mandatory Pretest:
Schedule (425) 388-9591
Class dates and times for Fall 2012:
Mandatory CPR Training for EMS 151 will be held on Saturday, September 22, 8 am to 5 pm, Index 101
EMS 151 will be held Monday September 24 - December 15, Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30pm-10pm, and Saturdays 8:30am- 5:30pm.
Location:
Everett Community College, Index Hall, room100

Entrance Requirements

18 years of age prior to first day of the course
High school diploma or GED certificate
Purchase textbook: Brady Emergency Care (12^th ed.) ISBN: 978-0132543804, available at EvCC Bookstore
Study Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4 (preparation for the pretest)
Complete the college Compass exam and score into ENGL 97 and MATH 70 through EvCC Testing Ctr.
Schedule the EMS pre-test at (425) 388-9591 and pass with a minimum score of 80%
CPR training will be provide the first Saturday before the beginning of EMS 151 class(es), mandatory attendance is required
Physical strength adequate to perform the normal functions of an EMT
Successfully pass a background check
Verification of required immunizations
Verification of health insurance
Applications need to be brought to Index 102 -incomplete applications will not be accepted

Application and Admission Process

Verification is required for everything on the "Immunization Checklist". Two Hepatitis-B shots must be completed before an application can be accepted. Beware that after receiving the first Hepatitis-B shot the second cannot be given for another thirty days. A current TB test within the last 12 months is required. All forms and copied attachments must be submitted as a completed application.

Applications can be downloaded from this website or picked up in the Fire Science office, Index Bldg room 102 located at Everett Community College. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be contacted and will receive permission to register.

EMS 151 (EMT) is a course within the Fire Science (AAS-T) Degree and is approved for Financial Aid, VA, scholarships and grants.