Emergency Medical Technician
School of Emergency Medicine
This 160-hour EMT course, developed and provided by Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute (JHOLI), is compliant with DOT EMT curriculum and prepares individuals to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for the sick and injured. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, Basic Life Support Skills (CPR, AED use, airway management, oxygen administration), patient assessment, recognition and treatment of medical emergencies, recognition and treatment of traumatic emergencies, pharmacology, proper techniques in lifting and moving patients, accurate documentation and effective communication.
This course will include a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on lab time for practical skills development, mock scenarios, quizzes, tests, clinical observations and ambulance ride alongs.
Upon successful completion of the course and all exams, participants obtain the following:
– 2-year AHA BLS Provider certification,
– ICS 100, 700 & 800
– 2-year WY EMT certification
– National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification.
It is the responsibility of each student to find out how certification, licensure, continuing education and recertification work in her/his state of residence.
Upon registration, students will be provided information on how to complete required background checks and immunization compliance before the start of the course.
Registration for the course will close 30 days prior to course start for necessary pre-coursework, background checks and immunizations (required for ambulance ride -alongs) to be completed.
** Students wishing to take this course for college credit through Central Wyoming College (CWC) may do so at an additional per credit fee and is eligible for 4 credits.