EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

  • EMTs work on a patient

First on the scene…

Through a variety of classroom and lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will learn the skills needed to provide emergency care to patients in the pre-hospital setting.

The program will provide the participant with opportunities to gain information, skills, and attitudes necessary for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of Kansas and National Registry of EMTs.

The program consists of  classroom lectures and instruction, practical skills training, and clinical experience.

Prerequisites: 17 years of age and current immunizations.

12 Credit Hours, cost of course includes textbooks.

Program Length Degree Earned Program Cost
16 weeks Certificate of Completion $2,469

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Recognize patients’ rights and the legal implications of working in health care.

  • Demonstrate/perform hands on skills for meeting residents’/patients’ needs.

  • Demonstrate and practice infection control and blood borne pathogen precautions.

  • Demonstrate and practice infection control and blood borne pathogen precautions.

  • Have knowledge of the certification requirements for the State of Kansas.

  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand medical terminology.

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the EMT.

  • Discuss medical, legal, and ethical issues as they pertain to pre-hospital care/patient resident.

  • Stabilize an airway utilizing adjunctive airway equipment.

  • Discuss rationale for personnel and patient safety and care at the scene AND throughout transport to a receiving facility.

  • Perform an initial, focused, detailed and ongoing assessment of the patient.

CAREERS

  • Hospitals

  • Fire Departments

  • Ambulance Services

  • Air Ambulance Companies

INFORMATION

FACULTY

Naomi Tatro MSN, RN

Naomi Tatro is a Registered Nurse who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University.

Mrs. Tatro has experience with the aging population from working as a charge nurse and director of nursing in long-term care facilities. She has worked in forensic nursing and pediatric home health. As an educator, she began as a CNA instructor at Cloud County Community College before joining Salina Tech’s Allied Health Program in 2013. Mrs. Tatro later served as a full-time Practical Nursing instructor for Salina Tech before becoming the college’s Director of Nursing and Allied Health in 2023.

naomi.tatro@salinatech.edu
785-309-3105

Shiloh Walter

Shiloh Walter is a Certified Paramedic and Instructor Coordinator with the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services, earning her Associate of General Studies degree at Cowley County Community College.

Mrs. Walter works for Dickinson County and joined the Salina Tech Allied Health program in 2009 as an adjunct instructor.

shiloh.walter@salinatech.edu
785-309-3100

CONTACT

Contact the Health Occupations Specialist with any questions, or admission requirement information.

Emily Ingalls
785-309-3132
emily.ingalls@salinatech.edu

Bekki Ringle
785-309-3102
bekki.ringle@salinatech.edu