Emergency Medical Technician

Prerequisites

Medical Requirements

Financial Aid

Registration Policies

EMS Brochure

EMT Application & Registration Package

EMT Refresher Application

EMT ACP Prep Registration

Refresher Program Dates

ACP Prep Dates

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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

• Minimum age - 18 years old.

• Emergency Medical Responder graduate.

• Current Alberta College of Paramedics/ ACP. registration at the EMR Level

• C.P.R. certification of Health Care Provider Level qualification within the past 6 months

• A high level of reading comprehension, and written and oral communication skills.

• Attend Pre-selection written examination, and Health Occupations Basic Entrance Exam

• Written interview

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Produce a medical statement indicating;  (form included with application package)

• No infectious diseases

• No back problems or other medical problems that would prevent them from lifting and carrying a stretcher with an adult patient.

• No uncontrolled epilepsy or other convulsive disorder.

  • Proof of current immunization.  Students will be asked to start gathering this information upon acceptance into the program.  The immunization requirements include:

  • Tetanus within the past 10 years

  • Diphtheria with the past 10 years

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella

  • Mantoux (TB) test – negative result within the past 12 months.

  • Hepatitis B vaccinations (It takes six months to get these shots.  Students must have all three shots prior to commencing their practicum).

   

• 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.