CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic course covers all aspects of
the 1994 DOT National Curriculum. Training consists of 170 clock hours of instruction, including 24 hours of clinical training
in an ambulance setting. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, assessment of medical and trauma emergencies, human
anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, oxygen therapy, non-medicated IV maintenance, blood glucose monitoring, human respiratory
and cardiac emergencies, strains, sprains and bone fracture treatment, bleeding and shock management, diabetic emergencies,
burn injuries, heat and cold emergencies, emergency childbirth, principles of vehicle rescue, basic awareness of hazardous
material emergencies, patient care documentation and transport to medical facilities.
CERTIFICATION
Students completing all required course components, and successful
to a minimum of 80% cumulative grading in cognitive knowledge and acceptible psychomotor skills, may be eligable to attempt
the Kentucky Practical Examination and the National Registry of EMT's cognitive knowledge exam. Successful passage of each
are required for Kentucky EMT-Basic certification. Further requirements must be met for state certification as outlined in
statute and regulation outlined below. Persons with felony convictions or serious driving infraction histories, such as reckless
operation or DUI, should contact the Ky Board of EMS prior to enrolling to determine eligibility for certification as an EMT
upon course completion.
KENTUCKY EMT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, SET FORTH IN KAR 7:301
Each applicant for training shall:
Understand, read, speak and write the English language with a comprehension
and performance level equal to at least the ninth (9th) grade of secondary education; and
Not currently be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS 311A that would prevent certification;
and
Hold a valid motor vehicle operator's license
or learners permit; and
Be at least eighteen (18)
years of age; and
Hold a high school diploma or GED;
and
Complete the EMT-Basic course taught using the
1994 USDOT National Standard Curriculum; and
Obtain
National Registry registration as an EMT-B within two (2) years of completion of a course; and
Submit a completed and signed "Emergency Medical Technician Initial Certification application;
and
Present written evidence of completion of current
HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.110; and
Pay
all fees required by 202 KAR 7:030; and
Present written
evidence of completion of current training in CPR.
