Coordinators at CSN Mesquite announced last week that an Emergency Medical Technician training course will be offered for Fall 2015. This program will cover basic training in trauma and medical patient assessment, airway management, fracture and wound care, basic pharmacology and semiautomatic external defibrillation. This program satisfies local fire department testing prerequisite.
Students must enroll in EMS 108 lecture, EMS 108 lab and EMS 150 Clinical. These courses total 9 credit hours and are completed in one semester. EMS 108 Lecture will meet Fridays and Saturdays 8:00-11:20am. EMS 108 Lab will meet Saturdays 12:00-3:20pm. EMS 150 EMT Clinical Practicum times will be arranged with the instructor. Students may enroll at age 17 but must be 18 to sit for the national registry exam.
The fall semester begins August 24. Register is already underway and seats are limited.
For information on admission requirements, cost or other questions contact the CSN Mesquite campus at 702-346-2485.
