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The EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) pathway teaches the information and hands on skills that are needed for the EMT certification. You will learn how to care for people in emergency and non-emergency settings; for example: car accidents, falls, CPR, trauma, chronic medical conditions, and much more. By the end of the course you will be prepared to take the certification exam and begin working on an ambulance or in a hospital nearly immediately.
The EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) pathway teaches the information and hands on skills that are needed for the EMT certification. You will learn how to care for people in emergency and non-emergency settings; for example: car accidents, falls, CPR, trauma, chronic medical conditions, and much more. By the end of the course you will be prepared to take the certification exam and begin working on an ambulance or in a hospital nearly immediately.
What IS an EMT?
What IS an EMT?
GREAT QUESTION!
EMT stands for Emergency Medical Technician. An EMT is someone who responds to medical emergencies and non-emergencies to provide life saving medical care for a wide variety of patients!
We get to ride the ambulance!
We get to ride the ambulance!
In the EMT Pathway, you will earn ALL of these certifications!
In the EMT Pathway, you will earn ALL of these certifications!
Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T)
BLS CPR/AED through AHA
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician
Texas Department of State Health Services - Emergency Medical Technician
Why should I join EMT at CTHS?
Why should I join EMT at CTHS?
Yet another wonderful question!
In this pathway you will get to do FUN things like:
Medical Scenarios
CPR/AED Training
Interactive bleeding control skills, including how to use a tourniquet
Hands-on skills like splinting broken bones and treating burns
Use real life EMT tools like back boards, a stair chair, and Epi-pens
And much more! Plus...
- WE HAVE A REAL AMBULANCE!
Our very own ambulance!
What does an EMT do?
What does an EMT do?
I am so glad you asked!
As an EMT, you will be able to help people who are suffering from illnesses or injuries including:
Low blood sugar
broken bones
Heart Attacks
Strokes
and so much more!
You would also respond to events like:
Car Accidents
Medical Alarms
Fires
and much more!
Additionally, you would:
Drive the ambulance
Write reports
and meet new people almost everyday!
What does it take to get my certification?
What does it take to get my certification?
It takes dedication, hard work, studying, and FUN!
In addition, the state of Texas requires these things:
Be 18 (don't worry about this if you will graduate before your 18th birthday!)
Earn your High School Diploma/GED
Complete an EMT Course (that's this class!)
Pass your National Registry Exam
Apply to the State and Pay the fee
"I'm not sure I can do this job."
"I'm not sure I can do this job."
That is exactly what that girl to the left said! (That's me!)
I was worried that I wouldn't be good at helping sick or hurt people. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to handle the blood! I tried it anyway and I FELL IN LOVE with it!
The rush of excitement flowing through your veins when the first call comes in is an experience you will never forget. Seeing someone injure themselves...and knowing EXACTLY what to do, makes you feel like a superhero!
To you friends and family you will be you. To the little kids waving as you drive down the street with your lights on and sirens wailing, you look like a hero. To the person whose loved one you just saved from death, you ARE a hero.
We don't do this job for the fame or the glory. We do this job because people need our help.
You CAN do it.
So what will my time at CTHS be like?
So what will my time at CTHS be like?
Lets take a look!
Freshmen Year
9th
Medical Terminology
Learn about medical terminology and the human body
Begin building your health career knowledge foundation
Sophomore Year
10th
Introduction to Health Science
Learn more in depth about the human body and how it works!
Strengthen and grow your health care industry knowledge
Junior Year
11th
Clinical/Theory
Become C.E.R.T Certified
Earn your CLS CPR/FirstAid Certification
Learn beginning EMT Skills
Begin to see what life in the health care field is really like!
Senior Year
12th
EMT
Learn life saving skills
Go on clinical rotations on REAL ambulances!
Earn your Emergency Medical Technician Certification!
Where can I work as an EMT?
Where can I work as an EMT?
When you are an EMT, there are several job opportunities that open up to you. The most common job that people think of when they hear Emergency Medical Technician, is working on an ambulance!
There are many Emergency Medical Service (EMS) companies around you! Also, a large number of fire departments are combined Fire and EMS. Can you think of any ambulances that you have seen? What department were they? You could work there!
Don’t think you want to work on an ambulance? Wait!! There are other jobs you can consider! Some of these jobs include working at:
A hospital or Emergency Room
A transfer ambulance company
An EMT school (this will require additional certifications after high school)
A medical helicopter service
The military and even Tactical EMS agencies!
Becoming an EMT can start you on the path towards any of these jobs and more! You may have to get additional training for them after high school, but your EMT certification will help you get there!
What do the EMT Students say about the pathway?
What do the EMT Students say about the pathway?
Read what current and past EMT senior students say about their own pathway below!
What is your favorite part about being in the EMT pathway?
What is your favorite part about being in the EMT pathway?
Mason Asher - Class of 2025
Mason Asher - Class of 2025
"My favorite part of being in the EMT program is the opportunities to advance in the healthcare field that come from it."
"My favorite part of being in the EMT program is the opportunities to advance in the healthcare field that come from it."
Jessica Velazquez - Class of 2025
Jessica Velazquez - Class of 2025
"My favorite part of being in EMT is the excitement that I get when I think about how many cool things I get to learn to save someone that is in critical danger. The things that I'm going to see in the future makes me nervous and scared at the same time, but happy that I get to have this opportunity to be in this program, because not a lot of kids have this opportunities' for what ever reason. Also the friendships I have made in this class is important because we help each other out."
Doris Amaya Argueta- Class of 2025
Doris Amaya Argueta- Class of 2025
"In the EMT program myself, one of the most rewarding aspects would be the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives during critical moments. The hands-on experience and the ability to provide immediate care and support are incredibly fulfilling. "
Avery Owens - Class of 2025
"My favorite part of the EMT pathway is learning critical skills to save lives and help the community."
A few tips for you from real CTHS EMT students:
A few tips for you from real CTHS EMT students:
Jessica Velazquez - Class of 2025
Jessica Velazquez - Class of 2025
"Some tips I would tell you is to, focus since freshman year, I know a lot of students don't care about freshman year, but on the long run it does matter, pay attention in your classes specially in your pathway, read a lot, be on time, turn in your homework on time, pass your exams, study a lot, be on Drees code, be responsible, be kind to each other and respect everyone. Also don't get in trouble it is not funny being the only kid that gets on trouble because you may think it's "funny". Be confident in your work, if you mess up its okay that's why your here to learn form your mistakes, ask questions do not stay quiet."
"Some tips I would tell you is to, focus since freshman year, I know a lot of students don't care about freshman year, but on the long run it does matter, pay attention in your classes specially in your pathway, read a lot, be on time, turn in your homework on time, pass your exams, study a lot, be on Drees code, be responsible, be kind to each other and respect everyone. Also don't get in trouble it is not funny being the only kid that gets on trouble because you may think it's "funny". Be confident in your work, if you mess up its okay that's why your here to learn form your mistakes, ask questions do not stay quiet."
Avery Owens- Class of 2025
Avery Owens- Class of 2025
"A tip for incoming freshman to our pathway is to learn to collaborate with other people. We get to do a lot of group work and hands on activities but sometimes you aren't paired with your friend. Learning to work with others will benefit you now and in the future. "
"A tip for incoming freshman to our pathway is to learn to collaborate with other people. We get to do a lot of group work and hands on activities but sometimes you aren't paired with your friend. Learning to work with others will benefit you now and in the future. "
Mason Asher - Class of 2025
Mason Asher - Class of 2025
"Be ready to learn about aspects of the human body and terminology you may not have ever interacted with otherwise.."
"Be ready to learn about aspects of the human body and terminology you may not have ever interacted with otherwise.."
Alana Gibson - Class of 2023
"Some advice is to get along with your classmates as you will become a team together. I’d also advise you to keep the knowledge you learn from all years as it will greatly help you in senior year as well as out in the field."
Mrs. Medina
Mrs. Medina
B.S., EMT, EMT Instructor
BLS Instructor
Health Science Teacher
MRMedina@pasadenaisd.org
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