Monday, February 14, 2011

Advanced Training Available for Working EMTs beginning March 1st

Advanced Emergency Medical Tech training is being offered at Independence Community College beginning March 1st. The three-month class opens the door for additional earning potential for licensed EMTs seeking increased skills and training for job advancement.

This course includes instruction in IV therapy, blood draws, and advanced airway skills along with additional leadership skills in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. The course includes 30 hours of clinical application at EMS and the hospital. Successful completion will allow the student to challenge the Kansas State Registry Exam. Students must hold a current EMT certification to enroll in this class.

Sue Manning will instruct the six-credit hour class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-10:00 p.m. from March 1st, through June 2nd. Classes will meet in the EMT Classroom at ICC West, 2615 W. Main, in Room ICCW105.

The ICC’s EMT program completers have an excellent pass rate with 100% for Advanced EMT and a 90% state board pass rate for the EMT training. For more information, call Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498.

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