EMT (Emergency Medical Technician Preparatory)

This course will cover all aspects of emergency care and treatment of the sick and injured, including anatomy and physiology, disease processes, medical emergencies, and care of the traumatically injured. Patient evaluation, airway management, bleeding control, administration of medications and oxygen administration are among the key skills covered.  This course prepares students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) written and practical certification exams.  EMTs provide emergency treatment in a pre-hospital setting, usually with fire departments or ambulance services.  Coursework will include textbook study, lectures, and hands-on skill stations.  Hospital clinical hours are required.  Students will be expected to demonstrate maturity and the ability to perform the skills necessary to treat patients appropriately.  Students may choose to take the NREMT exams after completing this class if they are at least 16 years of age at that time.  This course includes a lab period. This is an appropriate course for all students interested in careers as first responders or in other medical fields.  Many EMTs go on to become paramedics, RNs, doctors, respiratory therapists, or other medical professionals. Students may have the option to apply for four(4) semester hours of college credit through UCONN (AH 4092). Students must register for this opportunity by the deadline and are responsible for all fees. Students enrolled must turn 16 prior to the end of the school year in order to sit for the NREMT exam.

UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities. UConn ECE Instructors are high school teachers certified as UConn ECE Instructors by the University. UConn ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking - all important for success in college and careers. RHAM High School offers UConn ECE courses in a variety of disciplines. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students. (UConn ECE Policies and Procedures Guide)