Provider name:

Spartanburg Community College

Provider description:

Have a personal interest to learn something new or looking for professional development, training or certification without going through a full college academic program? SCC's Workforce Development Division is here for you, to help you expand your skills and career by providing training in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties. International, national and state recognized standards for certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are granted to students who successfully complete occupational and developmental courses.

Program name:

Emergency Medical Technician

Program description:

This non credit program provides instruction and practice in dealing with medical and traumatic emergencies. Topics include medical, legal and ethical issues, obtaining vital signs, airway management, oxygen administration, airway devices, CPR and AED operation, scene and patient assessments, physical examination, obtaining a medical history, pharmacology, medical emergencies such as heart attack, respiratory distress, strokes, diabetics and poisonings, traumatic injuries such as bleeding control, wound care, shock management, splinting fractures, motor vehicle collisions, and head and spine injuries, IV maintenance, obstetrics, childbirth, special patient populations, ambulance operations including communication, documentation, infection control, HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials), weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and mass casualty incidents.

Program URL:

https://www.sccsc.edu/academics/public-health/emt-noncredit/

Description of business partnerships:

Partners with state and local healthcare providers for required clinical component and potential job placement.,

Year first offered:

2017

Student teacher ratio:

1:10

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$4400.00