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Emergency Medical Technician - 05/27/2025 to 07/30/2025 - Tues & Wed.- Summer EMT

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Full Description: This course is a 186 hour State Bureau of EMS approved training program, which is based on the National EMS Education Standards. Applicants may apply for Louisiana certification after becoming a Nationally Registered EMT. At the successful completion of this training program and required testing, the entry level EMT will be able to: evaluate the patient’s condition, either medical or trauma, and provide the appropriate assessment based treatment, which includes patient packing and handling designed to minimize patient discomfort and prevent further injury. EMTs are trained in the use of AEDs and the multi-lumen airway.

Prerequisites: Basic Life Support (BLS), either BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer BLS by the American Red Cross is a prerequisite. The student must be verified at the provider level prior to entering the course. BLS as a co-requisite (obtaining BLS certification during the course) is no longer acceptable.
18 years old
Physician Statement - Must provide a statement from your physician (less than six months old) attesting to physical ability of student to perform duties of EMT and a current immunization status as recommended by the Office of Public Health; in addition to immunization status, must provide documentation of:
*Hepatitis B immunization or declination form stating refusal to take immunization series (or may be in the process of completing the immunization series)
*T.B. testing within last 6 months
*Free from communicable disease
Proof of health insurance is required
Must have high school diploma, or a G.E.D.

Resources Required: FETA recommends that students bring a laptop. Please complete the student registration packet and return it to FETA or upload the document into the Acadis portal under the EMT class you attend.

Signup Details: Contact your Training Coordinator to register or contact FETA if not affiliated with a fire service agency.