Emergency Medical Technician Refresher

Instructional Hours: 24.00

Course Objective: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to fulfill the requirements for EMT recertification.

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course are Maryland medical protocols for EMS providers, preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical and behavioral situations, trauma situations, and emergency obstetrics: childbirth and infants and children. Methods of instruction include, lecture, discussion and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: Students must attend all required classroom sessions, demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills evolutions and obtain a score of 70% or better on the MIEMSS Protocol Quiz.

Continuing Education: Continuing Education: This course provides the 24 hours of continuing education requirement for Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Prerequisites

Students must be a current, licensed Maryland Emergency Medical Technician.