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    Update: PHECC are introducing a new EMT Course Syllabus– no further EMT Couse’s will be delivered until Civil Defence College has developed and approved a course to the new standard
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    Emergency Medical Technician

     

    Course Description

     

    Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are trained emergency care practitioners. The education and training standard at EMT level prepares the course participants for managing patient care in interfacility and pre-hospital emergency care settings. The standard for EMT includes patient assessment skills in addition to more thorough patient care and management skills.

     

     

    Eligibility / Student Requirements

     

    Be member of Civil Defence for a minimum of four years

    Nominated by CDO

    Have completed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Programme

    In addition to the MTS; CFR Advanced and People Handling

     

     

    Course Duration

     

    The Civil Defence EMT Course is delivered over a six-month period, with end to coincide with PHECC Exam Calendar

     


    Class Size/ Instructor Ratio:


    The class size is agreed following nominations and pre-course assessment

     

     

    Certifying Agency

     

    Successful candidates will be awarded a PHECC NQEMT Certificate and will apply to join the PHECC Register

     

     

    Certification period

     

    The NQEMT Certificate is for live. EMTs are required to complete CPD and Upskilling to CPGs as appropriate

     

     

    Assessment

     

    The mandatory components of the NQEMT assessment are:

    100 Multiple Choice Questions and Practical Skills Assessment

     

     

    Course Location

     

    Course location, dates, and times will be confirmed by your CDO or course instructor.

     

     

    Manuals / Course Paperwork

     

    You will receive a copy of relevant manuals and PHECC CPGs are available to download from PHECC Website

     

     

    Delivered by

     

    Civil Defence College supported by Civil Defence Volunteers

     

     

    PPE

     

    Gloves and hand sanitisers will be available during the course - no specific PPE is required

     

     

    Equipment

     

    Equipment will be available during the course

     

     

    Further Information

     

    Available on the PHECC Website:   Education & Training Standards