Emergency Training
Emergency Medical Technician
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.
Upcoming Term (Spring 2020)
| 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 |
All Available | ||||||
| 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)
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.
Current Term (Fall 2019)
| Sec.Section | Teacher | Dates | Times | Loc. | Date/Location | Avail.Available | ||
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HLT-001-RV Basic Life Support |
9/21/19 - 9/21/19 Sat 8:00am-12:00pm BELL 002 |
6/10 | ||||||
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HLT-008-RV Basic Life Support Refresher |
9/21/19 - 9/21/19 Sat 8:00am-11:00am BELL 002 |
9/10 | ||||||
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HLT-003-RV Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid |
10/7/19 - 10/9/19 Mon/Wed 5:00pm-8:00pm BELL 002 |
9/10 | ||||||
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HLT-001-RV2 Basic Life Support |
10/24/19 - 10/24/19 Thur 4:00pm-8:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
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HLT-008-RV2 Basic Life Support Refresher |
10/24/19 - 10/24/19 Thur 4:00pm-7:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
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HLT-001-RV3 Basic Life Support |
11/16/19 - 11/16/19 Sat 9:00am-1:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
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HLT-008-RV3 Basic Life Support Refresher |
11/16/19 - 11/16/19 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
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HLT-001-RV4 Basic Life Support |
12/7/19 - 12/7/19 Sat 3:30pm-7:30pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
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HLT-008-RV4 Basic Life Support Refresher |
12/7/19 - 12/7/19 Sat 3:30pm-6:30pm BELL 002 |
All Available | ||||||
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HLT-002-RV Heartsaver Aed & First Aid |
12/10/19 - 12/12/19 Tue/Thur 4:00pm-7:00pm BELL 002 |
9/10 |
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.