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This
program is competency based with Students assuming a greater
responsibility for their own learning. As an EMT student you will
be motivated and organized in order to meet the objectives of the program in the
designated time frame. Students are assessed by observing their
performance in conditions similar to those in an occupational setting.
Those items you learn and practice in the class days and from the modules are
things that a good EMT must have a working knowledge and understanding of in
order to provide the proper and effective patient care.
The
EMT also focuses on the aspects of patient assessment and care,
professional communication with other PreHospital professionals and hospital
staff, and the required procedures for proper charting and recording.
Students
are given the opportunity to learn and apply new pre-hospital skills in
practical based scenarios. Flatline Response utilizes a full range of
equipment including a full time on-site ambulance to prepare you to
Instructors for the course are personnel who are
currently registered members, in good standing, with the Alberta College of
Paramedics.
Emergency
Medical Responder Certification is one of the prerequisites for the Emergency
Medical Technician program.
Please download the
EMT Application and Program
Package for a complete overview of the program and requirements and
review the Registration Policies
for all EMS Program registration
PREREQUISITES
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Minimum
age - 18 years old.
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Emergency
Medical Responder graduate.
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Current
Alberta College of Paramedics/ ACP. registration at the EMR Level
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C.P.R.
certification of Health Care Provider Level
qualification within the past 6 months
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A
high level of reading comprehension, and written and oral communication
skills.
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Attend Pre-selection written examination, and Health Occupations
Basic Entrance Exam
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Written
interview
MEDICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Produce
a medical statement indicating;
(form included with application package)
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No
infectious diseases
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No
back problems or other medical problems that would prevent them from lifting
and carrying a stretcher with an adult patient.
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No
uncontrolled epilepsy or other convulsive disorder.
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Proof
of current immunization. Students will be asked to start gathering
this information upon acceptance into the program. The immunization
requirements include:
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Tetanus
within the past 10 years
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Diphtheria
with the past 10 years
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Measles,
Mumps and Rubella
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Mantoux
(TB) test – negative result within the past 12 months.
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Hepatitis
B vaccinations (It takes six months to get these shots. Students
must have all three shots prior to commencing their practicum).
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Cost
of all shots and medical paperwork is the responsibility of the student.
Students will not be allowed to commence their practicum if their shots are
not up to date. No extensions will be granted to students who do not
have their shots up to date.
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