Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate

Course Description:

This course is designed to train students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate.  The EMT-Intermediate uses skills taught in EMT-Basic and adds additional knowledge and skills including advanced techniques such as patient assessment, intravenous lines, medication administration, advanced airway skills and cardiac monitoring.  EMT-Intermediate students complete three on-campus classes (listed below) as well as hospital and field clinical experiences to obtain state licensure.

It is recognized that training at all levels of the health care team is necessary for effective patient care.  Upon completion of this program, EMT-Intermediates may decide to progress to the next, and highest level of EMS certification, EMT-Paramedic. 

Course Topics:

Students in the EMT-Intermediate Class will learn:

1.      Principles of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology

2.      Pharmacology

3.      Cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation

4.      Intravenous catheter insertion

5.      Medication administration

6.      Advanced airway techniques

7.      Clinical decision-making

8.      Preparation to take the State of Maine written and practical examinations.

Required Text, Tools & Supplies:

·         Brady Intermediate Emergency Care Principles and Practices (Bledsoe, et. al.)

·         Brady Intermediate Emergency Care workbook

·         Understanding EKGs 2^nd edition (Beasley) – optional

·         Success for the EMT-Intermediate (Mistovich, Cherry) - optional

·         Stethoscope

·         Penlight

·         CPR mask with a one-way valve

·         B/P Cuff (optional)

NOTE:  Students at the EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic levels will require the following before beginning clinical rotations:

·         Up-to-date vaccinations with appropriate documentation

·         Liability insurance coverage for clinical courses.

These items are the responsibility of the student.  Insurance requirements may be met with a letter from your agency/employer stating that their liability insurance (1 million/3 million minimum) will cover you as a student in the YCCC program and provide a copy of the policy of the copy if requested.

Completion of 4 courses will be required to sit for the Maine EMS final practical and written examinations:

Fundamentals of EMS                          Monday 6:00pm – 9:00pm

3 credit hours                                       January 8^th  - April 30^th

Cardiac and Respiratory                       Wednesday 6:00pm – 10:00pm

4 credit hours                                       January 10^th – May 2^nd

Intermediate Skills Seminar                   Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 10:00pm

2 credit hours                                       May 7th – June 6^th (plus one Saturday TBA)

Intermediate Clinical Internship  By arrangement – off campus                           

4 credit hours                                       April 15^th – August 18^th