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KEC Course Title: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC (EMT-B) (14055A001)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: Pending

Dual Credit Course Info: Dual credit with Rock Valley Community College pending
● Pending

Certification(s): American Heart Association CPR

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 3
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency Grade 12. Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher at the end of
Required: Quarter 2 of junior year. This can be demonstrated by
ACT/SAT scores, cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 after 5
high school semesters, WriterPlacer score of 5-8.

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / NA
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees:
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
those that may be charged by your sending school. Uniform: Class Polo Shirt ($20)

Miscellaneous: Drug Test/Fingerprinting ($90)
TB Test ($40)
Flu Shot ($32)
COVID Vaccination

This course is open to Seniors only. The EMT-Basic certificate program provides training in the emergency medical
field. Students will learn to recognize the nature or extent of a patient’s condition, administer appropriate
emergency medical care to stabilize their condition, and prepare them for transport to the proper medical facility.
The curriculum follows the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for EMT-Basic training.
Students will receive in-class lecture and skills training, including CPR training, as well as 25 hours of hands-on
clinical experience. To be eligible for employment as an EMT-Basic, students must successfully complete the class
and must take and pass the National Registry EMT-B Test to obtain their license.

Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)

⬚ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ✅ Dual Credit ✅ State Licensure
⬚ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ⬚ Team Based Challenges

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