Emergency Medical Technicians provide emergency care to the critically ill and injured at an emergency scene. Our program is certified and regulated by the SC Department of Health and Environment Control. You learn skills, rules, and guidelines for providing emergency care. Successful completion qualifies you to take the national certification examination. You must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old before course completion.

Personal Characteristics Needed for EMS careers
EMTs work as part of a team, usually a two-member team. Thorough knowledge of theoretical procedures and ability to integrate knowledge and performance into practical situations are essential. Self-confidence, emotional stability, good judgment, tolerance for high stress, and a pleasant personality are also essential characteristics of the successful EMT at any level (Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic). EMTs also must be able to deal with adverse social situations which include responding to calls in districts known to have high crime rates.

Physical Demands:
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition which would not be adversely affected by having to lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance). EMTs must be able to work, in most services, twenty-four (24) hour long shifts. Motor coordination is necessary because over uneven terrain, both the patients’ and the EMTs’, as well as other workers, well being must not be jeopardized.

Other Abilities:
Use of the telephone for transmitting and responding to physician advice is also essential. The ability to concisely and accurately describe orally to physicians and other staff one’s impression of patient’s condition is critical as EMTs work in emergency conditions in which there may be no time for deliberation. EMTs must also be able to accurately summarize all data in the form of a written report. Verbal and reasoning skills are used more extensively than math. Math does play a part in certain areas of assessment.

For detailed information on SC Regulations go to: www.scdhec.net/hr/ems


Important Schedule Information

Course Name	Code	Location	Begins	Ends	Days	Times	Hours	Fee
EMT Basic	DOC 653	Belton	01/08/08	05/22/08	TR	6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	176	$645
EMT Basic	DOC 653	OMH	01/08/08	05/15/08	TR	6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	176	$645
EMT Basic	DOC 653	Pendleton	02/14/08	06/26/08	TR	6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	176	$645
EMT Basic Refresher	DXN 617	Pendleton	01/26/08	04/05/08	SU	8:00 am - 5:00 pm	52	$385
EMT Basic-Intubation and IV Maintenance	DXN 623	Belton	02/12/18	02/21/08	TR	6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	16	$95
EMT Basic-Intubation and IV Maintenance	DXN 621	Pendleton	03/01/08	03/01/08	S	8:00 am - 5:00 pm	8	$95
EMT Basic-Intubation and IV Maintenance	DXN 623	Pendleton	03/11/08	03/20/08	TR	6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	16	$95
EMT Basic-Intubation and IV Maintenance	DXN 621	Pendleton	04/18/08	04/18/08	F	8:00 am - 5:00 pm	8	$95
EMT Basic-Intubation and IV Maintenance	DXN 621	Pendleton	05/02/08	05/08/08	M-R	1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	16	$95
EMT Basic Remediation	DXN 622	Pendleton	06/17/18	06/24/08	TR	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	9	$95