Emergency Medical Technician - Heart of Georgia Technical College

Emergency Medical Technician from Heart of Georgia Technical College is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. EMTs and Paramedics are trained professionals who respond to emergency medical situations, such as car accidents, fires, or injuries occurring in homes or workplaces. Most people assume that an EMT is a Paramedic, but this is not the case. EMTs are classified in levels, depending upon their degree of training. The EMT-Basic represents the first component of the emergency medical technician system. An EMT-Basic is trained in advanced first aid and CPR The EMT-Intermediate has more advanced training that allows the administration of intravenous fluids, some pharmacological interventions, and the use of advanced airway techniques and equipment. EMT-Paramedics provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. In addition to carrying out the procedures already described, paramedics may administer drugs orally and intravenously, interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform endotracheal intubations, use manual defibrillators/cardiac monitors, and other complex equipment. Most opportunities for EMTs and paramedics are found in the pre-hospital setting, such as a Ground or Air Ambulance Services. However, EMTs are now being used in Hospitals, Clinics, Physician Office's, Amusement Parks, and Sleep Centers ?.. The list goes on and on. The field of pre-hospital medicine is growing by leaps and bounds. Opportunities will be best for those who have advanced certifications, such as EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic, as clients and patients expect and demand higher levels of care before arriving at the hospital. View more details on Heart of Georgia Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.