EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)

This course is designed to give the students the knowledge, skills and experience to become a competent Emergency Care provider. It is based around the FIRST PERSON on SCENE (Intermediate) Course, but has a Trainee period of 6 months. During this time the student will provide evidence of competence and skills used, by completion of a Portfolio. Students should also be closely monitored via ‘On the Job’ Assessment, carried out by Qualified Assessors. Theoretical and Practical assessments will be completed by the student at the completion of the 6 month Trainee period, along with their Portfolio.

FAST use trainers that have vast experience in both teaching and dealing with emergency scenarios.

Once the student has successfully completed the course, they will be issued with a certificate that is valid for 3 years.

Course Content

As for the FIRST PERSON on SCENE (Intermediate).

The Pre-Hospital Environment

Scene Management

Patient Assessment

Pulse Oximetry

BM

Respiration & Airway Management

LMA

Basic Life Support

Adult, Child & Infant

Defibrillation

3 & 12 Lead monitoring

Rhythm recognition

Major Trauma Care

Penetrating Injuries

Helmet Removal

Spinal Care

Medical Related Incidents

Drug therapies

Observation of Student whilst at work

Work based Portfolio

Work Diary

Case Studies

Reflective Studies

Skills Record

Final Assessments

Practical

Theoretical

Portfolio Review