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EMT Program
Entrance Testing, Interviews or Medical Terminology Course is NOT required to be accepted into the EMT program. Students must have an interest and willingness to learn!
EMT Registration Process
Course Pre-requisites
Items not included in tuition/course fees:
Orientation/First Day of Class
Please note that attendance at Orientation/First Day of Class is MANDATORY. Students who do not contact RREMSA within 24 hours of Orientation to advise of absence will forfeit tuition and all other fees.
All classes are subject to minimum enrollment of 12 students.
Respond Right EMS Academy (RREMSA) is a Private EMS Academy. We specialize in smaller classes, allowing for more 1:1 interaction between the instructor and the student. At RREMSA our “house” is operated to mimic the Fire/EMS service. We immerse you into the experience of being a professional, even utilizing the same command structure and inclusion of “house duties” and building strong bonds of student fellowship.
Tuition
Other costs associated with the EMT Program (not included in tuition):
NREMT Cognitive and Missouri Psychomotor Test Prep
***All classes are subject to minimum enrollment*** requirements
An EMT or Emergency Medical Technician training (EMT training), is the first step in becoming a Paramedic. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are healthcare professionals trained in emergency Basic Life Support (BLS). They may work in the pre-hospital setting on a ground or air ambulance or in the fire department. EMTs may also work in doctors offices, hospitals, casinos or as dispatchers.
The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting and providing patient transportation. EMTs are trained to perform the following:
If you are interested in becoming a Paramedic or Firefighter/Paramedic, this is the 1st step! To become a Paramedic, you must first become a licensed EMT and complete your EMT training.
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds. Motor coordination is necessary because over uneven terrain, the patient’s, the Paramedic’s, and other workers’ well-being must not be jeopardized. Different situations will require that the Paramedic be able to perform in the following manner: stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, feel, talk, hear and see.
Besides meeting the above requirements, candidates are supposed to possess the following qualities:
Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 24 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to create demand for EMTs and paramedics. Demand for part-time, volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas will also continue.
Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to an increase in age-related health emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes. This increase, in turn, will create greater demand for EMT and paramedic services. An increase in the number of specialized medical facilities will require more EMTs and paramedics to transfer patients with specific conditions to these facilities for treatment.
*Cited from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, EMTs and Paramedics, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm
The Emergency Medical Technician Refresher course is designed for the Missouri-licensed EMT pursuing re-licensure, applicants pursuing remediation for initial licensure, or applicants attempting the National Registry re-entry process.
Areas of study include EMS systems, roles, and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation.
Missouri State Practical, NREMT Cognitive Testing, and State Licensure Fees are NOT included
There are 43 different fire departments and fire protection districts in St. Louis County and 38 Fire Departments in St. Charles County, Missouri. Each department has its own individual hiring requirements. While a few departments hire EMT’s, the vast majority require their candidates to posses a Paramedic license. According to the St. Louis County Fire Academy’s website 82% of Firefighters are licensed Paramedics.
If your goal is to become a Firefighter than your first step is to register for the EMT course and successfully complete it. Since most departments require their staff to be cross trained as Firefighter/Paramedics, once you become a licensed EMT, you will apply to the Paramedic Program at St. Charles County Ambulance. Respond Right EMS Academy only focuses on EMS education. We will prepare you to become an entry level EMT. Our Instructors are experienced in the field and understand what employers want and need. When you are ready to start the Fire Academy, check out the St. Louis Fire Academy.
Duration - 9 Weeks Tuesdays– Thursdays 9:00am – 5.30pm
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Duration - 9 Weeks Tuesday – Thursday
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Employment Opportunities with our Ambulance District Partners
Complete our EMT Course and we will put you in touch with one of our Ambulance District Partners for a job interview. If you are interested in becoming a Paramedic we will also suggest taking the EMT Internship Course, which is our flagship Paramedic Prep Course. During the EMT Internship Course, our licensed EMTs will complete 100 hours of Ambulance ride a longs. What a great introduction into the Paramedic Course.
Ambulance Clinical Ride-Along
In addition to completing a Clinical in the Emergency Department, EMT students will also complete a ride-along on the ambulance at one of our approved Fire Departments.
The EMT Course utilizes a combination of classroom, hands-on, and clinical learning. EMT Students will complete a clinical rotations in the both Emergency Department and on the Ambulance. Students who successfully complete all of the requirements of the EMT program will be eligible to take the Missouri Psychomotor and NREMT Cognitive exams.
