About
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) serve their communities in many diverse roles. Whether it be fire department, ambulance service, Emergency Department Assistant, or law enforcement, EMT’s provide time critical assessment, treatment, and transport of the sick and injured in dynamic environments.
The one quarter EMT course at Spokane Community College prepares students for field and clinical careers in emergency medicine. The utility of the training carries into all walks of life. The EMT course prepares student with skills such as:
- Critical thinking
- Pharmacologic intervention
- Leadership
- Therapeutic and interdisciplinary communication
- Field Operations
The 12 week EMT course includes 150 hours of lecture, lab, and clinical rotations both on the ambulance and in the Emergency Department (ED). The course meets and exceeds all National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) requirements to sit for the national registry exam.
Organization
Spokane Community College - Newport
Spokane Community College in Newport is an institution that offers a broad range of educational experiences. With a strong focus on open access learning, it provides a platform for individuals, regardless of their economic or social background, to acquire skills, attain degrees or certifications, and pursue lifelong learning. Utilizing innovative teaching methods, it caters to various learning capabilities and sensibilities. The faculty at SCC Newport is composed of erudite educators who are fervently committed to academic excellence. They are continually working to refine their teaching methods to ensure optimum learning outcomes. Beyond academics, SCC Newport fosters a vibrant campus culture, regularly hosting a variety of events to engage its student community. It promotes a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, opinions and cultures are welcomed and respected. In all these, SCC Newport consistently emphasizes its core commitments to personalized education, academic rigour and community engagement, reinforcing its reputation as a premier center for higher learning in the region.