emtflip1EMT BASIC CLASS – TREMONT RESCUE 702

 

 

   

 

 

Welcome to a new and exciting phase in your life!  Congratulations on becoming as asset to your family, friends, and community.  The next 12 weeks will require commitment and preparation.  You won’t regret your decision.

Class begins promptly at 1730 (5:30pm) on Tuesday and Thursday evening.  Classes are lecture/instruction with hands-on teaching at times.  Class is held at the Tremont Fire Station at 300 S. Sampson St.  Class size is limited to 15 students.

My name is Anne Zuercher.  I am an EMT-B with Tremont Rescue 702 (since 1981) and a state certified Lead Instructor for the state of Illinois (since 1998).  I am an RN employed at OSF-SFMC.  My e-mail address is rescu6@gmail.com; phone (309) 696-6829.

This class is governed by the Peoria Area EMS (PAEMS) office and IDPH.  The content is the National Standard Curriculum from the NHTSA.  The website for the EMS office is www.paems.org.  Other info is available on the IDPH website.

In addition to the 120 hours of classroom instruction, you must complete 16 hours of clinical time.  A background check will be done prior to any scheduled clinical time.  There is a nominal fee for this.  Eight hours must be in an ED, the other 8 hours may be on an approved ALS ambulance or in the ED.  Included in the class is the Medication class the EMT-B in the PAEMS system can administer.  You are allowed to miss a maximum of three (3) classes with excused absences.

You must be certified in CPR for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to class.­ Contact Sara Garman at (309) 840-3286 for CPR class info.  Due the first night of class is the fee of 550.00 for the course, which includes the textbook.  You will not receive your textbook until payment is made to Tremont Rescue 702.  I also need a copy of your high school diploma or GED before you can take the state or national licensure test at the completion of the course.

I understand this all seems overwhelming, but don’t panic!  We take it a day at a time and work our way through the knowledge and skills needed.  The best way you can assure success is to attend every class and read the textbook.  Give me a call or e-mail with any questions.

                                                                   Anne Zuercher