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Emergency Medical Technician – ATD

Southwest Florida Fire Academy at SWFPSAThe content includes patient assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest, external and internal bleeding and shock, traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sprains, poisoning, heart attack, stroke, the unconscious state, emergency childbirth, burns, environmental hazards, communications, reporting, and extrication and transportation of patient. The student must be proficient in patient assessment and evaluation, sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, splints of all types, extrication tools, dressings and bandages, stretchers and patient carrying devices.This program prepares students for employment as emergency medical technicians to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency medical technician level and treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials.

This program prepares students for certification as EMT’s in accordance with Chapter 64J of the Florida Administrative Code.

The Emergency Medical Technician program is offered at the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy. Please visit their website or call (239) 334-3897 for enrollment information.

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