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KEC Course Title: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC (EMT-B)
(14055A001/14148A003)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 9

Dual Credit Course Info: FRE-223 - Emergency Medical Technician/Basic
● Dual credit through Rock Valley College

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. 2.0 or higher unweighted GPA. AND Math and
Required: English placement in one of the following ways: 6 semesters
of D or better in ENG and MTH on transcript (placement at
ENG-098 and MTH-096A); OR SAT Reading/Writing 421; OR
ACT English 14; OR Accuplacer Reading 227 or above; AND
SAT Math 470; OR ACT Math 18; OR Accuplacer Math QAS
227.

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)
Fees waived for 2026-2027 school year

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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