Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Accredited by the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon State Health Division

Course Description:
EMTX12 and EMTX13
Taught in two consecutive terms, this course represents the first phase of training in the Emergency Medical Technician career structure. The course emphasizes the development of student skill in the recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care. In addition, the student is instructed in the basics of operation of the emergency ambulance within the emergency medical service system.

Prerequisites

Students must be 18 years of age at the time of the State/National Exam
There are entry-level expectation for reading, writing, and math skill level. Please contact MHCC Academic Advising and Transfer Center at 503-491-7315 for additional information regarding placement testing.
“Healthcare Provider CPR CAR” offered by the American Heart Association (to contact the training center, call 503-223-0100) or “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” offered by the American Red Cross (to contact the training center, call 503-280-1440)
Successful completion of EMTX12 (grade of “C” or better) is required before registering for EMTX13.

Dates/Times*

EMTX12- Offered Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Fall- Monday and Wednesday nights, 6p-9:20p; Winter- Monday and Wednesday days, 2p – 5:20p; and Summer- accelerated program offered first 5 weeks of summer term, 7a–3:30p
EMTX13- Offered Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. Winter- Monday and Wednesday nights, 6p -9:20 p, Spring- Monday and Wednesday nights, 6p – 9:20p, and Summer- accelerated program offered last 5 weeks of summer term, 7a-3:30p.

Estimated Costs*

Tuition: Each course is a 5-credit class. Current in-state tuition rate is $72.00 per credit hour, for a total tuition of $360 for each course. California, Idaho, and Nevada State residents may attend Mt Hood Community College and pay in-state tuition. Out-of-state tuition rate is $215 per credit hour. This course is not financial aid eligible.
Lab fee: $185 per term
Books: Approximately $100
Equipment: A watch with a second hand is required and a stethoscope is suggested.
Exam Fees: In order to take the national licensing exam, students will be required to provide a passport-size photo and pay $70 in fees prior to taking the final exam for EMTX13.

Immunizations
Students are required to verify current immunizations for Rubeola and Rubella. Updated PPD and Hepatitis B immunizations are strongly recommended.

Registration
Registration dates and hours are available by calling the Admissions and Registration office at 503-491-7392. Prospective students are advised this course is very high in demand and the class size is limited to 30 students. Registration is completed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students are advised that course schedules, fees, and tuition are subject to change at any time.

*It is the policy of MHCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities and to provide service benefits to all students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy is in accordance with the laws enforced by the Department of Education and Department of Labor, including Presidential Executive Order 11246, as needed, Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1973, the Discrimination Acts of 1974-75, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Oregon Revised Statute 659.030. Inquiries regarding application of these and other regulations should be directed to either the college’s Human Resources Office (503) 491-7200, the office of the Vice President of Student Learning, (503)491-7294 or TDD (503)491-7202; the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education Office, Seattle, Washington; or to the office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor, San Francisco, Ca.