St John’s University EMT Course Information
St John’s University EMT Course Information
COLG EMT-Basic Spring 2011
What’s an EMT
▪ First Responder (40 Hrs)
▪ EMT-Basic (120 Hrs)
▪ Paramedic (AA Degree)
▪ Critical Care RN/Medic
Scope of Practice
In Minnesota EMT certification allows a person to work on an ambulance.
▪ Skills include:
▪ CPR and AED
▪ Splinting
▪ Airway Management
▪ Ambulance Operations
▪ Disaster triage
▪ Bleeding control / wound management
▪ Limited medications
EMT Course Information
• 4 Credit Class
• Meets Monday and Wednesday evenings 6pm-10pm
• Expect Saturday Practice Sessions
• 2010 Course Fee $470 (charged to your student account)
– This fee includes the textbook and workbook
– Expect other fees!
• Practical Exam Fee ($100 cash)
• National Registry Exam and Registration Fee ($75)
• Clinical Shirt Fee ($30)
• Class size limited to 20
• Course cannot be taken for 0 credit
• Course Fee cannot be waived
• Course cannot be audited
• Pre-requisite
– Professional Level CPR (AHA or ARC)
– Recent Mantoux Test (within 6 months of clinical experience)
– Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination
EMT Certification does not improve your chances of Medical School Admission
• Skills learned may aid in Med School experience
• EMT experience can be helpful to Physician Assistant programs
Course Completion vs State/National Certification
• You may complete the course and receive credit, and elect to not become certified
• For initial courses (in Minnesota), State and National Registration is the same
• Certification Period
– 2 years- ending March 31
• Re-certification
• You may opt to allow national certification to expire and maintain state certification
• Reciprocity with other states…
Classroom Final exam
– Required to receive credit
Practical Exam
– Provided with the course
– Skill stations and scenario driven
Written Exam
– Computer adaptive testing
– Not available locally
• Nearest locations include Alexandria, Twin Cities, Hutchinson, Willmar
Course Admission Process and Criteria
Course size is limited
• Primary source of membership for EMT Squad
• Complete questionnaire from EMT Website
• Attend open house/information night
• Interview with Coordinator Oct 24th
– Sign Up sheet available at Life Safety Dispatch Tuesday Oct 19th 6pm
• Students accepted to the class will be notified via email no later than Monday October 25th
• Wait list will be generated.
Preference given in this order: (current)
• Sophomore
• First Year Student
• Junior
• Senior
• Equal chances for CSB/SJU Students
• Preference given to genuine interest in EMT Squad membership
• Strong preference shown for research of what Emergency Medical Services is and does!
• Preference given to clarity of how this course fits into career plans
• LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
• Falsification or inaccurate information will result in disqualification of the individual
Study Abroad
• Current Students wishing to take the EMT course who are studying abroad can complete an extended questionnaire available via email
• Request questionnaire from Coordinator
Please note that acceptance to the EMT Course does not grant
membership to the St John’s EMT Squad.
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