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    EMS 95 - Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

    Recent Professors
    Gregory S. Rose, Monica M. Ferreira, Shana R. Silver, Madeleine M. Peterson, Brett A. Feneis, Daniel T. Schrupp, Jan C. Sears
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40–60 students
    Credits
    7
    Prerequisite
    Completion of EMS-90 with a minimum grade of C and a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMS 95
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The Emergency Medical Technician Basic course is designed to prepare students for entry level work in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Sector with an ambulance or other specialized service. Students in the course will learn emergency medical care at the basic life support (BLS) level. This course will prepare students to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–10:00pm, Sat 1:00pm–5:00pm, Sat 8:00am–12:00pm