EMS Certifications & Recertifications

In the field of emergency medical services (EMS), there are three levels of certifications for providers of care: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMT’s and Paramedics.

Both EMT levels and paramedics have the knowledge and skills to transport patients and provide them with emergency care. The biggest difference between them is the amount of education they receive and the level of care they are qualified to provide.

EMTs

EMTs are educated in many skills including CPR, administering oxygen, administering oral glucose for diabetics and helping with treatments of patients who are having asthma attacks or allergic reactions.

Advanced EMTs provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care to those patients who are in need of more care than can be offered by the EMT Basic. Advanced EMTs have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to not only provide patient care but also function as part of a holistic EMS response and operate under medical oversight. They perform interventions with the EMT Basic and some advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Paramedics

Paramedics are advanced providers of emergency medical care and are highly educated in topics such as anatomy and physiology, cardiology, medications and medical procedures. They build on their EMT education and learn more skills such as administering medications, starting intravenous lines, providing advanced airway management for patients and learning to resuscitate and support patients with significant problems such as heart attacks and traumas.

EMTs are required to complete a course that is about 120-150 hours in length while Paramedics are required to complete a course that is between 1,200 to 1,800 hours in length. Both courses of study consist of lectures, hands-on skills training and clinical and/or field internships. At the end of the course all students are required to take the National Registry Exam.

National Registry EMT Course

TEI #154-25-02-B

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We want to thank you for your interest in our program and for your interest in public service.

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these pre-hospital professionals. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

At the completion of this five-month course, you will be credentialed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as a National Registry EMT-B. Multiple topics will be covered during the course including: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Trauma, Cardiology, OBGYN, Pediatrics and Ambulance Operations.

Copies of valid driver’s license, high school diploma/GED, Hepatitis B vaccinations, and TB skin test results from current year via email to ems.coordinator@stelizabeth.com.

Cancellation/Rescheduling/Substitutions

Applicants must cancel prior to one week before the start of class or their fee is forfeited.

Checks can be made out to St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Testing fees are subject to change. Includes shirt and EMT Prep Subscription.

For more information on EMT classes, please contact Chris Vogelpohl, EMS Coordinator, at (859) 301-7790 or ems.coordinator@stelizabeth.com.