
2008 EMT-BASIC COURSE
Sponsored by
EASTON VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Emergency Medical Technician Defined:
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are health care professionals who arrive to scenes of accidents or medical emergencies
to treat individuals. There are three levels of emergency medical technicians: EMT-1(basic), EMT-2/EMT-3 (intermediate) and
EMT-4/Paramedic. The title of an emergency medical technician varies depending on the amount of training the individuals has
received.
What is a Basic Emergency Medical Technician?
Basic Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are health care professionals who assist individuals who are unable to make it
to the hospital and need immediate care. For example, emergency medical technicians help elderly people who fall in their
homes and injure themselves. They may also help individuals who have a stroke or people injured in a car accident.
Technicians are concerned with stabilizing patients before they reach the hospital.
Cost $500 ($250 with application; $250 first night of class)
includes text book; workbook; stethoscope/BP cuff;
penlight; CPR Card and CPR key chain
Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursday starting September 23rd
and every other Saturday with a completion date of December 13th
Robert Slivinski, EMT-P, EMT-I, AHA Instructor
Call 452-9595 for further information
To download an application: Click here!