This course trains police, fire, first responders, rescue personnel and persons interested in the techniques of basic emergency medical care. The curriculum is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The EMT course is an extensive course of approximately 184+ hours combining classroom training, reading, computer based and on-line learning, significant study time, practical labs and skills that include all areas of patient assessment (medical, cardiac, pediatric and trauma), airway management, splinting, clinical and field experience and appropriate interventions. AFTER SuCCESSFul COMPlETION: The candidate will qualify to challenge the national registry exam and certification in Illinois.
PRE-REQUISITES: 20/20 vision with correction. Hear normally with correction. Sound physique, not possessing any infirmity of body or mind, which might render you unfit to perform duties. Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED by the NREMT test date.
ALSO NEEDED: Proof of current immunizations and insurance, and a background check (Form given at first class; can be completed at Accurate Biometrics).
PURCHASE: Text with computer access code at Rock Valley College Bookstore.
Sec.Section | Teacher | Dates | Times | Loc. | Date/Location | Avail.Available | ||
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HLT-038-RV Emergency Medical Technician |
1/13/20 - 5/14/20 Mon/Thur 6:00pm-10:00pm HSC 1108 |
16/20 | ||||||
Sat 8:00am-5:00pm HSC 1108 |
Disclaimer: Course availability is updated often but not in real-time. Availability indicated on this page does not guarantee you a seat in the class. View live availability data when registering in Online Services.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Debb Webb is a certified Basic Life Support Instructor, Medic First Aid with the American Heart Association.
Sec.Section | Teacher | Dates | Times | Loc. | Date/Location | Avail.Available | ||
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HLT-001-RV Basic Life Support |
2/15/20 - 2/15/20 Sat 10:00am-2:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-008-RV Basic Life Support Refresher |
2/15/20 - 2/15/20 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-001-RV2 Basic Life Support |
3/10/20 - 3/10/20 Tue 4:00pm-8:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-008-RV2 Basic Life Support Refresher |
3/10/20 - 3/10/20 Tue 4:00pm-7:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-002-RV Heartsaver Aed & First Aid |
3/21/20 - 3/21/20 Sat 10:00am-2:00pm BELL 002 |
9/10 | ||||||
HLT-001-RV3 Basic Life Support |
4/18/20 - 4/18/20 Sat 12:00pm-4:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-008-RV3 Basic Life Support Refresher |
4/18/20 - 4/18/20 Sat 12:00pm-3:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-003-RV Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid |
5/9/20 - 5/9/20 Sat 9:00am-2:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-001-RV4 Basic Life Support |
5/13/20 - 5/13/20 Wed 4:00pm-8:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
HLT-008-RV4 Basic Life Support Refresher |
5/13/20 - 5/13/20 Wed 4:00pm-7:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available |
Disclaimer: Course availability is updated often but not in real-time. Availability indicated on this page does not guarantee you a seat in the class. View live availability data when registering in Online Services.