RCEEMTB - CE_Emergency Medical Tech

This seventeen (17) credit hour course of study provides a solid introduction to the field of pre-hospital emergency medical care. Emphasis is placed on recognition and basic life support treatment of emergency medical and traumatic conditions. After successful completion of the course, the graduate is eligible to challenge the National Registry of EMT's Exam and to apply for licensure with the State. The student will be performing the following functions at the minimum entry level:

• Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patients condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care;

• Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patients condition;

• Lift, move, position and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury; and

• Perform safely and effectively the expectations of the job description.

The Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell’s Education Program is a New Mexico Approved EMS Training Program.

Office of Health Emergency Management

Division of Epidemiology and Response

New Mexico Department of Health

EMS Bureau

P.O. Box 26110

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502

(505) 476-7821

https://www.nmems.org/

The EMS program is designed for students who desire a career in pre-hospital emergency medicine. The program provides the student with the theoretical and practical preparation to qualify the successful graduate at four levels of service:

1. Emergency Medical Technician

2. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or

3. Paramedic

These levels of instruction meet or exceed the New Mexico EMS Minimal Curriculum Standards. The Emergency Medical Responder, EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic also meet or exceed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Standard Curriculum for these levels.

Upon successful completion of a program of study, the graduate is eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs examination.

Requirements for Continuation in the EMS Program

Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all required EMS program courses in order to continue in the program.

Note: Special requirements may need to be fulfilled prior to acceptance into the EMS program. Please contact the EMS Program Director at (575) 624‑7076 for additional information.

All courses which have a co-requisite lab must be taken together for credit on initial and subsequent attempts.

Because of ongoing changes in accreditation and licensure requirements in EMS, this Catalog applies to all students entering or reentering the EMS program during the current Catalog school year.

Mandatory Drug Screening and Background Check

Mandatory Drug screening and background checks are required during the first week of the program and will be scheduled by the Division of Health faculty. Students must pass the mandatory drug screening to remain in the program. Students exhibiting signs of impaired clinical judgement related to suspected use of chemical substance, legal or otherwise, will be removed from the classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting immediately. Appeals can be made according to the process outlined in the EMS Student Handbook.