About
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification program at Black River Technical College prepares students to provide immediate medical care to patients in an emergency situation. It is a one-semester program that covers topics such as patient assessment, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, trauma, and medical emergencies. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam and become licensed EMTs.
Organization
Black River Technical College
Black River Technical College’s Pocahontas Campus is a college in Pocahontas, Arkansas, providing academic, career, technical, and workforce education. Its occupational fields include Automation Technology, Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A), Emergency Medical Technician, and Welding, among other programs. The college also offers associate degrees, GED education, general education, business, nursing and allied health, law enforcement and firefighting, and online career programs. Student resources include financial aid, scholarships, career placement, class schedules, tutoring, advising, a library, and distance education. Black River Technical College serves students through campus-based and online learning options, with additional support for workforce training and concurrent or dual enrollment. The Pocahontas Campus is one of the institution’s locations in Northeast Arkansas.