Courses for EMTs
The Emergency Medical Technician courses are designed to teach individuals the basics of the Emergency Medical Services profession. Once accepted, the student will learn; the foundations of being an EMT, anatomy and physiology, roles/responsibilities, medical and trauma responses, patient assessments, airway management, proper lifting techniques, documentation, communication and post transport debrief. In addition, the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician course provides an individual with limited advanced skills allowing them to expand their scope of practice while caring for patients in the pre-hospital setting.
The purpose of evaluator workshops is to teach methods and techniques to enable individuals to provide fair, reliable, objective practical skills evaluations while properly using evaluation skill forms identified by the Department of Health.
Successful completion of an EMS Evaluator workshop is required in order to function as an evaluator. EMS Evaluators must be certified at or above the certification level of the individual being evaluated.
Option 1: PHTLS Initial Provider
NAEMT’s Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care.
This is a 2-Day Course
$325 per person
Option 2: PHTLS Hybrid
NAEMT’s Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care.
This is a blended learning option where you will complete an online portion or the class, then come in for 1-day of skills and hands on learning.
$350 per person
Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. We will teach you how to use tourniquets, as well as packing a wound to stop bleeding in the abdominal area. This is a FREE class, but a $5 donation is requested to help with materials used during the class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many times can I take the HIV/AIDS exam?
The HIV/AIDS exam may be taken twice.
Which CPR course should a “first responder” or “professional rescuer” take?
First responders or professional rescuers generally include fire, police and emergency medical personnel. These types of prehospital professionals usually need to complete a BLS course. The AHA now offers a BLS course specifically for prehospital providers, BLS for Prehospital Providers.
Are your courses OSHA compliant?
Our Heartsaver Courses are for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory or other requirements. While these courses are designed to meet OSHA requirements, OSHA does not review or approve any courses for compliance.
Through the AHA/OSHA Alliance, we work with OSHA to raise awareness about workplace safety and health to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the workplace. Read about the OSHA/AHA Alliance.
What to Avoid When Shopping Online for Training
Common buzzwords and phrases to look for:
- Online CPR cards, download instantly (Not valid in Wa. State!)
- Download your certification card right after finishing your course
- No hands-on skills required (Hands-on REQUIRED in Wa State!)
- 100% online (Instructor led, classroom class REQUIRED in Wa.!)
- Immediate certificate or wallet card
- Have your card/be certified today
- Nationally “validated”, nationally “recognized” = means there is no nationally accrediting or governing body for emergency care training. All courses MUST be “approved” by The American Heart Association.