Emergency Medical Technician

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective:  
Description: Lifework Education offers a 12-week EMT course, which equips students with essential knowledge and skills as healthcare providers. We will dive into anatomy and physiology, CPR, splinting, bandaging and patient assessment training.

Competencies to be achieved: Skills and Competency Requirements All psychomotor competencies required for NREMT certification remain fully intact and unchanged. Students are formally trained and evaluated on: • Medical Patient Assessment • Trauma Patient Assessment • Apneic Patient Management • Oxygen Administration (NRB) • Spinal Motion Restriction (Supine) • Bleeding Control and Shock Management • Cardiac Arrest Management and AED use Students must successfully complete a comprehensive psychomotor examination and achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on the 200-question final written examination, c

2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):
Total Cost includes testing, licensure: Yes or No: NO
$2,300

3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition):
    Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, AAOS, 12th Edition,
    
4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
•    EMT Student uniform shirt
•    EMT Student supply kit
•    AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 12th Edition
•    Blood pressure cuff
•    Stethoscope
•    CPR Mask
•    Pen light

5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 
Name:  Student Services
Email:   studentservices@lifework.edu
Phone number:   480-461-1806

6. Direct Website link to the program:   https://lifework.edu/arizona-emergency-medical-technician

7. Additional information: 
Admission Requirements:
The school does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, or disability. 
All Emergency Medical Technician Program Applicants Must:    

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Proof of Reading Comprehension at the 9th grade level or higher o Students must pass the Wonderlic Reading Comprehension Assessment 
3. Complete the Lifework Educa7on Enrollment Agreement – Emergency Medical Technician 
4. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent 
5. Pay Registra7on Fee of $200 
6. Submit valid, legal photo iden7fica7on
7. Complete the Lifework Educa7on Assump7on of Risk and Liability Waiver
8. Complete the Lifework Educa7on Health and Safety Form

Background check requirements licensing/credential:  No background check.   AZDHS certification is required to work in Arizona as well as NREMT certification.
Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation:

Other requirements needed:
Prerequisites: 

8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No:    YES
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: 

Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Cer7fica7on is required to work as an EMT in Arizona. Na7onal Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cer7fica7on is required for AZDHS cer7fica7on. Lifework Educa7on is not a cer7fying agency. However, successful comple7on of the Lifework EMT program qualifies a student to take the NREMT cer7fica7on exam and, if successful, apply for AZDHS cer7fica7on.

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No:   YES
Career Pathway (Explain):   Graduates may go on for a Paramedic program upon completion of the EMT program.

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other      industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain):   YES, but each state will have their own certification requirements.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No:   NO
Accrediting Agency and link to website:

9. Job Placement: 
Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No):  NO

If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion:

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