Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Certificate Program

EMT Basic
The Department’s EMT Basic certificate program prepares students for careers in pre-hospital emergency medicine and enables graduates of the program to work as emergency medical technicians (EMT’s) in a variety of settings, such as fire departments and public and private ambulance services.  The program can be taken as an academic credit student or as a non-credit student.  The program can be completed in one semester.  Other information pertinent to this program is described below.     
Accreditation     

The EMT Basic certificate program is accredited by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma.  The Department’s Paramedic  program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoEMSP).

Admission     

For credit students, the criteria for general admission of EMT students to the University are the same as those for all students.  Please consult with the University’s admission’s office for more information about admission policies and procedures at (251) 460-6141, or you may visit their web site at www.southalabama.edu/admissions/contact.html

The Department also allows for students to register and be admitted to the EMT Basic certificate program as a non-credit student.  Non-credit students are not required to meet University level admission requirements (ACT scores, etc.); however, they must apply for admission to the department and meet certain departmental admission requirements (i.e., high school diploma or GED, criminal background check and drug screen test, etc.).  For more information, please contact the office at (251) 431-6418.     
Curriculum     

EMT Basic
The basis for the curriculum is the current Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Standard curriculum for EMT Basic (1994).

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Pre-requisite
American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

EMT Basic Certificate Program     

EMT 200:  Basic Emergency Care    EMT 205:  Basic Clinicals    EMT 206:  Basic Skills Lab    Progression and Completion Policies     

To progress throughout the program, a minimum final grade of 80% must be achieved in each course.  Students will be allowed to repeat a course only one time.  Students unable to satisfactorily complete EMT 200, 205 and 206 will not receive a completion certificate by the department or the University.  

The State of Alabama mandates the National Registry of EMT’s examination at both the EMT Basic and Paramedic levels of practice.  Only those students who have met all academic requirements of the program will be eligible to sit for the National Registry examination.  All other criteria for progression and completion will be listed in each course syllabus and will be mandatory.     
Attendance     
Attendance is mandatory.  Those students who have conflicts regarding attendance to classes or clinical internships will be asked to transfer to programs more suited to their schedules.     
Expenses     

Students are responsible for payment of all tuition and fees.  Tuition and fees are set by the University of South Alabama, upon approval of the Board of Trustees.  For current information on tuition and fees, please refer to the University’s admission’s office or click here http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/expenses.html 

Non-credit student tuition and fee information can be obtained by calling our office at (251) 431-6418.

Students are responsible for all personal health care expenses, including those resulting from injury or illness, while engaged in learning experiences required by the department.  Students will be required to show proof of health insurance or a signed waiver while in the program.  Students must show proof of all required immunizations. 

Students are responsible for all travel expenses to and from clinical and field internship sites.  Students are responsible for the purchase of uniforms and required clinical equipment and supplies for their internships.  Students also must maintain current Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification throughout the program of study.     
Financial Aid     
Students who take academic credit coursework at the University may be eligible for financial assistance (i.e., Pell grant, student loans, etc.).  For more information on financial aid, please contact the University’s Financial Aid office at (251) 460-6231 or visit their web site at http://www.southalabama.edu/finaid/.     
Mandatory Advising      
All students admitted into the Department's EMT Basic Certificate Program must be advised by the EMT Basic Coordinator prior to registration. You may contact the Department at the phone number listed below to set up an appointment for advising.      
Contact Information      

University of South Alabama
Department of EMS Education
Attn:  Mr. Charlie Erwin, EMT Basic Coordinator
2002 Old Bay Front Drive
Mobile, AL  36615
cerwin@usouthal.edu

(251) 431-6418
EMT Basic Program Advisor
cerwin@usouthal.edu