The EMT Program prepares students to be the initial response to the scene of an accident or illness. Students will be prepared to initiate basic airway and respiratory intervention; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; bleeding control; wound care; stabilization of spinal injuries; splinting of fractures; initial scene assessment, triage and safety; assist with normal childbirth; use the statewide EMS communication system; initiate basic care for medical and traumatic emergencies.

Further training in emergency medical services is necessary to meet all of the requirements before a student will be issued an EMT Diploma. Upon successful completion of course, students will be eligible to take the Florida State and National Registry Examination for licensure at the EMT Level.

Continued training includes emergency driving, bandaging, soft tissue injuries, circulatory, nervous and respiratory systems, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency childbirth, lifting and moving patients, muscle and skeletal systems, emergency care of upper and lower extremities, handling of hazardous materials, patient assessment, use of P.A.S.G., extrication tools, and disentanglement procedures. Prerequisite: basic life support or equivalent.