Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview ? The Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate course builds upon the skills acquired in EMT-Basic. Students learn advanced patient assessment skills and technical skills such as IV access and fluid therapy as well as administration of dextrose, narcan and atrovent. This program meets the state EMT- Intermediate Technician licensure requirements. Career Outlook ? The field of pre-hospital emergency medical care is a critical profession that is essential to the health, safety and quality of life for the communities served. EMT Intermediate Technicians perform emergency patient care, basic life support, and limited advanced life support in the field, transporting injured and ill patients to hospital emergency departments. With additional education and/or work experience, students may find employment opportunities including emergency room technician, firefighter, paramedic or medical assistant. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers expect that as a program graduate you would be able to: Work under stress Function as a member of the pre-hospital emergency medical care team Be able to perform patient assessments and communicate observations to other emergency medical personnel Possess knowledge and skills in methods designed to begin emergency medical treatment when necessary Have knowledge and skills associated with stabilization and transport of injured or ill patients Possible Careers: Private Ambulance Service Private and Public Hospitals with Emergency Rooms Private Industrial/Manufacturing Firms Private Security (many companies require security agents be certified EMTs) Fire Departments at County and Municipal Levels (both paid and volunteer agencies) View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.