PA DEMS Class #2563196

In person skills days are Tuesdays 1800-2200 & Saturdays 0800-1700, in addition there will be two Sunday sessions from 0800-1700 02/09 & 02/23. The didactic portion will be completed online outside of the scheduled skills days. Skills days will be at Villanova University-Health Sciences Building Room 200 No refunds after 11/25/2024 Course Description: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course prepares individuals to provide emergency medical care and transportation to critical and emergent patients who access the EMS system. EMTs possess the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients, ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies. They function as integral members of a comprehensive EMS response system, operating under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions using the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance, serving as a vital connection between emergency scenes and the healthcare system. (Source: https://www.ems.gov/education/EMSScope.pdf)

EMT Clinical Rotations:

During this phase of the program, EMT students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the EMT program within a healthcare setting. Referred to as the “clinical” portion, participants must be at least 18 years old to participate. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to observe and assist prehospital care providers by accompanying them on ambulance units. The clinical rotation typically takes place in the latter half of the semester, once students have attained a solid understanding of fundamental concepts. The scheduling of clinical rotations is coordinated through the Clinical Coordinator, with the instructor overseeing the students in the clinical setting, either directly or indirectly. Clinical Time will be completed at Radnor Fire Company, Narberth Ambulance, Villanova EMS or Whitemarsh Ambulance (other locations pending ***).

Student Uniform Policy

Pants:

Students must wear black or navy blue EMS-style or straight-leg pants to every class including during any clinical rotation time.
Pants must be appropriately fitted—neither excessively baggy nor overly tight.

Shirt:

Students are required to wear the provided uniform shirt. Shirts must be clean, neatly tucked in, and free from visible damage or excessive wear.

Footwear:

Only black closed-toe shoes or boots are permitted.
Shoes must be plain (without visible logos or patterns) and should provide adequate safety and support.

General Guidelines:

Uniforms must be worn at all times unless otherwise specified.
Students should maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Non-compliance with the uniform policy may result in disciplinary action and will be sent home and marked absent for class.

Prerequisites:

Current non expired Government Issued ID

High School Diploma or GED-- Highschool Students please reach out for more information

Villanova Univ. Campus - Hybrid NREMT Initial Certification Program