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Emergency Medical Services Program

 

The Emergency Medical Services Program at Lansing Community College offers a Basic Emergency Medical Technician Program. LCC's program results in a well-educated Basic EMT, providing education beyond the Basic EMT minimum requirements. 

The program can be taken in two different configurations:

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION - OPTION I

Basic Course: 14 credit hours taken over two semesters.

*PLEASE NOTE:  The night EMT Program begins in the Fall Semester only.  You must have been enrolled in Fall semester to enroll in the Spring Semester.

This evening program option spread five courses over two semesters beginning each fall semester. Students enroll in EMTA 101 and EMTA 102 concurrently during fall semester and, EMTA 103, EMTA 104 and EMTA 112 concurrently during spring semester. Theses sections are generally offered in the evening and best fit those individuals working full time. EMTA 101 and EMTA 102 must be successfully completed with a 3.0 or better for the student to be eligible for enrollment in second semester of courses.

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION - OPTION II

EMT Academy: 14 credit hours taken in one semester ( 8-weeks in Summer or, 16 weeks in Fall or Spring).

*PLEASE NOTE:  

****Summer EMT Academy is at capacity. ****

Classes begin June 9th and end August 1st

Classes are Monday - Thursday, 8:00am5:00pm                               Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm

The EMT Academy historically fills within the first 24 hours of open registration.  Please keep this in mind when registering for Summer 2008 classes.

DO NOT buy any books or supplies.  They will be provided once you pay your Books & Supply fees at cashiers.  More information will be provided once you enroll.

Required clinical times may be scheduled after August 1st.  More information on first day of class.

Please note if you are trying to get admitted to Paramedics program in Fall 2008, you must have BIOL 145 OR BIOL 201 AND BIOL 202.

This option allows completion of the full EMT program within one semester. Students may choose either fall or spring semester with courses running 16 weeks, or a fast paced 8-week semester during the summer semester. In this format, the student must enroll in EMTA 101, EMTA 102, EMTA 103, EMTA 104 and EMTA 112 concurrently. EMTA 101 and EMTA 102 must be successfully completed with a 3.0 or better before the student can continue into EMTA 103, EMTA 104 and EMTA 112 during the second half of the semester.

OTHER RELATED COURSES
For those students interested in obtaining an Associate Degree in EMS or for those that have special interest in specific components of EMS, the following courses are available.
 

CHSE 117 - Health Law and Ethics
EMTA 114 - Rescue/Extrication/Dangerous Situations
WRIT 124 - Technical Writing
*BIOL 145 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology or
*BIOL 201- Human Anatomy AND BIOL 202-Human Physiology (BOTH)

*Required as a prerequisite to admission to the Paramedic Program (an equivalent
 college level course may be accepted). BIOL 201 and 202 recommended for
 students considering transfer to a four-year institution, or continuing on to the
 LCC Nursing Program. See LPN/Paramedic Fast-Track Nursing Program at
 http://www.lcc.edu/nursing/nursing/advanced/


These courses may be taken concurrently with the Basic EMT Program courses (EMTA 101,102,103,104 and 112).  No special approval is required.  Students interested in obtaining an associate degree much complete CORE curriculum requirements in addition to the above courses and the Paramedic Program.

Students are required to purchase some medical supplies, appropriate clinical attire and update their immunizations, including the Hepatitis B series.  These costs may be in addition to regular course fees.

State licensing is performed through the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, EMS Division.  A written examination offered by the National Registry of EMT's must be taken for licensure.

 

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