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Student Individual Education Plan
Emergency Medical Services
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician
Catalog Year 2006-2007
Location Offered: Prescott, Prescott Valley
The Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician certificate (EMS 233) provides advanced levels of pre-hospital emergency medical care.
The program provides training in the areas of advanced life support techniques and procedures, patient assessment, and care and management of emergencies.
Advanced emergency medical procedures and techniques are taught based on human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, intravenous therapy, and drug administration. Students also receive related training in rescue/extrication techniques, and communication/reporting.
The courses are state certified and are open to individuals, at least 18 years of age, who are current, state certified EMT's. Upon satisfactory completion of this two-semester sequence, students will receive a verification of completion and become eligible to take the State certification examinations (written and oral) as prescribed by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Admission Requirements and Process
Each applicant shall:
A. Hold a current State Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate.
B. Have at least one year of experience in emergency medical services as a certified EMT-Basic.
C. Undergo both written and oral examinations which will test the individual's:
1. Basic Emergency Medical Technician knowledge and expertise;
2. Ability to read, write, and speak the English language;
3. Ability to perform mathematical calculations;
4. Judgment and motivation.
D. Prior to certification as a State Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (I-EMT), students must submit an application and minimally meet the existing requirements, rules and regulations as established by House Bill 2377 and the Arizona Department of Health Services.
E. Provide proof of current professional liability insurance ($1,000,000.00) in order to participate in clinical and vehicular training required for State certification.
NOTE: Available spaces are limited, and final selections will be made by a Screening and Selection Committee. Rules and regulations are subject to change. Questions regarding these courses should be directed to the EMS Coordinator.