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AC (Articulated Credit) Course Associated with EKU

2 high school credits/3 hours college credit

Seniors Only (must be 18 years of age to test):  Application Required

Fees:   American Heart Association           $23.00 (Textbook & Card)

            Kentucky Board of EMS                  $30.00 (Certification Fee)

            Kentucky Board of EMS                  $10.00 (Application Fee)

            National Registry of EMTs             $70.00 (Testing Fee)

Prerequisite: Principles of Health or instructor approval

EMT candidates will become familiar in the detailed aspects of emergency medical care.  This course is divided into 7 modules of instruction, including preparatory, patient assessment, airway, medical/behavioral emergencies, trauma emergencies, infants and children and EMS operations.  An elective model in advanced airway is an addition to this course.  This course is designed to prepare the student for national certification board examinations as well as “true to life” patient care.  This course consists of 145 hours of lecture and “hands on” skill labs (this does not include any internship with active EMS units assessing and treating injured or ill patients during the certification).  Candidates who successfully complete all portions of this course will sit for national boards in the attempt to obtain National Registry and Kentucky State certifications.  In order to fulfill the Kentucky and National Standards, this course will retain the option of conducting Saturday classes.  It is the utmost of importance that candidates attend all classes.  The issue of missing class will hinder the candidate’s ability to comply with national standards.  Enrollment and certification requirements are listed in 202 KAR 7:301 Sections (1) and (2).