
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Students will be able to perform the skills needed in a time of emergency that could save someone’s life. During the fall semester, students will perform skills such as airway management, splinting of fractured bones, actions to take in a respiratory emergency, adult, child and infant CPR, and vital signs. During the spring semester, students will continue to add to their skill set in emergency first aid, analyzing different types of emergency situations, transporting patients, etc. Students will gain leadership skills developed through HOSA participation. Upon successful completion of the EMT class, students may be qualified to take the EMT national registry certification exam. To obtain the necessary clinical hours and patient contact, students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites. Clinic hours may be obtained weekday evenings or on the weekend, therefore, parents may provide that transportation, if necessary.
Pathway Courses (NLPS)
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Principles of Health Care — 7168
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Healthcare Fundamentals — 5274
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Emergency Medical Tech — 7165
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Healthcare Specialist Capstone — 7255
Certifications
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CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers [Year 1]
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — Basic [Year 1]
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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) [Year 1]
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AHA BLS CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers (recognized but not a graduation qualifier) — Must be 17 years old by May 1 of the school year enrolled in the class to earn certification [Year 1]
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Member of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) - optional

Dual Credits
IvyTech (1st year, up to 20.5 credits)
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HLHS 100 — Intro to Healthcare (3)
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HLHS 101 — Medical Terminology (3)
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HLHS 102 — Anatomy & Physiology (3)
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HLHS 104 — CPR/Basic Life Support (.5)
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PARM 102 — Emergency Medical Technician (8)
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HSPS 125 — Emergency Medical Responder (3)
Ivy Tech (2nd year, up to 3 credits)
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HLHS 105 — Medical Law and Ethics (3)
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IVYT 106 — Career Exploration (1)
