Emergency Medical Technology Advanced Certificate

Description

The EMT Advanced certificate will prepare students for the Advanced EMT (AEMT) national certification.

Entry Requirements

To be accepted into this program, candidates must have a current National Registry or South Carolina EMT certification.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Present themselves in a professional manner with regards to the ethical and moral standards of health care
• Function in a manner that shows effective time management skills in the healthcare setting
• Display the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form with patients, family members, and fellow health care professionals in the process of providing patient care
• Display the ability to perform detailed patient assessments and comprise accurate patient care plans in the emergency setting
• Demonstrate the ability to establish differential diagnosis based upon a detailed knowledge of pathophysiology, patient assessments and patient’s presentations within the framework of emergency medical care

Graduation Credits Required: 19