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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN COURSE (180 hours) TC/RC

PURPOSE: This National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) course meets the National EMS
Education Standards guidelines. The curriculum provides the student with in-depth knowledge and skill-based
training to appropriately assess, stabilize, monitor, and transport pre-hospital patients. Students are required to
spend time in the clinical setting with actual time based upon student progress. Students successfully completing
this course may sit for the National Registry exam. Upon presentation of required paperwork, State of Delaware EMT
certification may be issued to individuals successfully completing NREMT requirements. The EMT must be affiliated
with a Delaware EMS provider.

CONTENT: This course provides the student with in-depth knowledge and skill-based training to appropriately
assess, stabilize, monitor, and transport the pre-hospital patient. Successful completion of this course will include
passing a state approved practical and written exam (Note: State of
Delaware uses the National Registry written/practical exam as the state
approved exam).
AUDIENCE: This course is intended for those individuals who respond to
pre-hospital situations and must manage, treat, and transport the patient to
an appropriate medical facility.
MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECK: All personnel taking the EMT full
course will be required to have a State of Delaware and Federal
Background check. This must be completed before patient contact begins.
PREREQUISITES: Must be at least 18 years of age at registration,
current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Provider CPR/AED certification is required to register for class. For other
certifications accepted, see previous page. Must be 18 years of age prior
to the start of class. Individuals attending this course will be REQUIRED to
have a background check before completion of course.
CLASS LIMITS: Minimum 10; Maximum 25 for the full class, 20 for the
accelerated class. Completed registration forms will be accepted until class
limit is satisfied or deadline date is reached. You will be notified by email of
your acceptance into the class.
TUITION PER STUDENT: $0 In-State Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Companies; $900 All Others

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (NCCP) REFRESHER (30 HOURS) RC/TC/BL First Day Online

PURPOSE: The course objective is to refresh/reinforce didactic knowledge and practical skills of the EMT, with the
most current state protocols/standing orders presented.
CONTENT: For EMTs renewing their certification, this course satisfies the 30-hour refresher and skills proficiency
requirement necessary to maintain your state and national certification, per National Core Curriculum Program
(NCCP) requirements. Students will be required to take two multiple choice tests, a protocol test on the most current
approved protocols/standing orders, and a final test. Practical skills testing is also required to complete the State of
Delaware and NCCP requirements for re-certification. Students must successfully complete all phases of the testing
process to be issued a certificate. The course includes American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR AED.
AUDIENCE: This course is intended for any individual currently certified as a State or Nationally Registered EMT.
PREREQUISITES: Must hold a current EMT certification or have completed a DOT EMT curriculum.
CLASS LIMITS: Minimum of 10; Maximum of 25 students
TUITION PER STUDENT: $0 Current Delaware EMTs of In-State Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Companies; $150 All Others

NREMT PRACTICAL SKILLS STATION – Request Only – $50 per Student

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