Program Overview
The field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is built upon foundational levels that begin with basic CPR/First Aid and end with the advanced care provided by a paramedic. Throughout EMS you will find various levels of education that all focus toward the "chain of survival." This chain is a theoretical ideal of how patients can best be treated, whether suffering a heart attack or being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
EMT-B is the certification level that comprises the largest population of EMS responders, and is often considered the backbone of EMS. EMTs perform basic life saving skills which include: control of bleeding, stabilizing fractures, assisting patients with medications, providing oxygen and other necessities to avoid the development/progression of shock, as well as transport to the emergency room.
EMT Application
The application period is for the Spring 2010 EMT course is now open. Click on the application below to download a copy.
Spring 2010 EMT-Basic Application
For Emergency Medical Technician courses, see EMT 101 and EMT 102.
EMT-Intermediate is an additional course that is offered on an as-needed basis. This need is determined by the EMS officers and fire chiefs from rural departments. EMT-I is approximately 40-50 hours of additional training beyond EMT-B, and equips the responder with the skills to start IVs, control the airway with invasive procedures, and administer some medications to patients.
EMT Courses
Program Outcomes
EMT Faculty
- Eric Nilson
EMS Department Lead & Paramedic Program Coordinator
Location: Health Sciences Division
Mail Stop: MS-R2
Phone: (509) 544-8307
Email: enilson@columbiabasin.edu
Courses taught at CBC:
Paramedic & Paramedic CME
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Eric Nilson, EMS Department Lead, 509-544-8307
