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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 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 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. For more information regarding courses being offered through St. Elizabeth Healthcare, please e-mail emscoordinator@stelizabeth.com. For more information regarding certification and licensure for the state of Kentucky, please click here. National Registry EMT Course Course Sign-Up Deadline - December 30, 2021 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. When: January 6 2022 - May 28, 2022 Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center (SETEC) 3861 Olympic Blvd. Erlanger, KY 41018 Lead Instructor: Ben Riley EMT #1047843 Course Sign-Up Deadline: December 30, 2021 To register for class, return the completed application and copies of valid driver's license, high school diploma/GED, Hepatitis Bvaccinations, COVID-19 vaccination and TB skin test results from current year via email to emscoordinator@stelizabeth.com. Cancellation/Rescheduling/Substitutions Applicants must cancel prior to one week before the start of class or their fee is forfeited. Guidelines: Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the National Registry Exam. Holds a valid driver's license. Must be of good moral character. Holds a high school diploma or GED by the date of the final exam. Understands, reads, speaks and writes the English language with a comprehension and performance level equal to at least the 9th to 12th grade level. Submit a signed application for Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification. Has not been convicted of a felony. Covered by Workers Compensation or has insurance to cover if sustained an injury during class or clinical time. Has been vaccinated for Hepatitis B or is in the process. Must have completed TB skin test with documented results from current year. Must have completed COVID-19 vaccination with documentation. Course Fees: Course fees include books, pocket mask and CPR certification. Price does not include final testing or National Registry written testing. EMT-B Class and Books ...............................$650 - Due at registration. Student Liability Insurance ...........................$35* - Due by midterm. * Approximate cost. Background Check.........................................$41.20* - Due by Exam III. * Approximate cost. National Registry Testing: Practical ......................................................................$50 - To be paid upon completion of class. KBEMS.........................................................................$40 - To be paid upon completion of class. Written..........................................................................$98 - To be paid upon completion of final exam. 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 Danielle Stiner, EMS Coordinator, at (859) 301-7790 or emscoordinator@stelizabeth.com.