Hidden Gems: Emergency Medical Technician
Two women in EMT uniforms practice CPR techniques on a dummy.
CCAC's Emergency Medical Technician program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you will need to deliver basic level emergency care in pre-hospital settings. What's more, this course is aligned with the National EMS Education Standards for EMT as approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Specifically, you will learn how to provide emergency care for cardiac arrest, how to respond to both medical and trauma emergencies, how to assess a patient, and how to administer oxygen and appropriate medications-all while gaining familiarity with emergency medical services operations.
This course combines classroom sessions with skill demonstration and practice in a lab. A clinical rotation in a hospital or other approved facility will top off your training.