EMT-Basic Program at Daniel Webster College begins August 30

 

Daniel Webster College is offering a 15-week Emergency Medical Technician–Basic Program, beginning August 30 and running through December 11, 2006.

 

The non-credit course, held on Monday and Wednesday nights, 6-10 p.m. at the college, is approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Fire Standards and Training and EMS.

 

The program includes basic EMT concepts in regard to anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, emergency driving, CPR, and more. By the conclusion of the 120-hour program, students will have a functional understanding of the basic concepts of pre-hospital emergency medicine and life saving skills, as well as health and safety education topics.

 

Lifeguards, Firefighters, Ambulance personnel, wilderness camps and programs, police officers, industrial first aid teams, Ski Patrollers, and those who have an interest in any of the above fields should consider taking this program, said Christopher Rousseau, New Hampshire EMS Licensed Instructor Coordinator.

 

Perhaps the biggest advantage for persons to take the EMT-Basic Program is moving in the right direction toward the EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic Programs, where there are many full and part-time paid opportunities for these levels of certifications in New Hampshire and surrounding states.

 

Maximum enrollment for the EMT Basic course is 20 students. The program’s cost, which includes the textbook and study guides, is $750 (There is a separate fee for the cost of the National Registry testing and exam at the conclusion of the course). Interested individuals should call Daniel Webster College at 1-886-458-7525 or 603-603-577-6500 or e-mail calzini_angela@dwc.edu.