The Ferrum College Emergency Services program was created through community partnership in response to an ongoing need for career pathways in paramedic and firefighting in the region. Our mission is to provide education and practical credentialing that helps develop leaders in emergency medical services including E.M.T., paramedic, and fire science and technology.
Students will achieve Virginia E.M.T. and CPR certification (associated with completion of EMS 120 or prior certification)
Under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing delegation and supervision guidelines, assists with a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities.
EMT-Basics do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applicant must be certified as an EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic.
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic level care and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight and typically with advanced level care resources. Emergency Medical Technicians perform basic interventions with the basic equipment typically found on a basic life support ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.
List of required courses needed to take and pass in order to receive certificate.
Designed to train the student in care of the patient at the scene of an accident or sudden severe illness and during transportation to the hospital. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) integrates signs and symptoms and intervenes accordingly, and operates ambulance equipment necessary for lifesaving care. 5 hours, 5 credits.
This course expands on the EMT – Basic curriculum. Advanced patient assessment knowledge and skills will be integrated throughout the course as well as critical decision making. Skills include IV access and fluid therapy as well as administration of aspirin, 50% dextrose, Narcan, Atrovent, epinephrine, glucagon and nitroglycerine. Prerequisite: EMS 110. 4 hours, 4 credits.
