About the Program
Reid Health is a state-certified emergency medical services training institution and is offering classes for those who would like to become a certified emergency medical responder (EMR) or emergency medical technician (EMT). Classes are held either on the main Reid Health campus in Richmond or at Reid's Connersville campus.
"Job placement won't likely be a problem for those folks. EMTs are in high demand." -- Brent Meadows, Emergency Medical Services Educator at Reid Health.
EMT Training Course What you can expect
Emergency Medical Technician training is divided into 5 modules including Operations, Airway Maintenance & Patient Assessment, Medical Emergencies, Trauma, and Special Patient Populations. Students will obtain CPR certification and become proficient in a wide array of skills including airway management and ventilation, pharmacology and medication administration, bleeding control and splinting, and emergency childbirth.
This college-level course is academically rigorous and requires a high degree of dedication. A variety of content delivery methods are utilized including classroom lecture, online components, and independent self study. Successful completion of the course enables students to obtain National Registry EMT certification, as well as Indiana EMT certification.