First Responder/EMT Courses
The Health and Human Services department at Dakota County Technical College is offering two new courses: First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The First Responder course will be offered in summer and fall semesters 2008. The EMT course will begin in fall semester 2008.
First responders are first-level professionals trained to handle emergency situations. First responders represent the level before EMT-Basic. With additional training, first responders can advance through several levels of EMT certification. Inspired by the medical profession, many attend college and become registered nurses, physician assistants and doctors.
EMTs function as primary care providers in pre-hospital settings. EMTs are trained to provide basic life support, including but not limited to patient assessment, airway management and the use of the automatic defibrillator. Equipped to stay poised and focused in demanding and traumatic situations, EMTs must possess sound judgment to match their specialized knowledge and technical skills.
Contact Information
- Deb Kaye
Emergency Services Curriculum Director
deb.kaye@dctc.edu
651-423-8421 or 651-423-8235