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We are running two EMT-Basic Classes and one EMT-Intermediate Class for Spring/Summer 2010. Information will be removed from the website once class registration is filled. Information for the next round of classes will be posted as soon as it is available.

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Course:

A Basic Emergency Medical Technician is an individual who has been trained to perform basic emergency medical care.

The delivery of basic first aid, CPR, AED, administration of oxygen, the delivery of certain medications as defined by the Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Standard Curriculum, and other basic equipment used by emergency response personnel are included at this level.

A Southern Nevada Health District Certified EMT-B may provide basic emergency medical care only when functioning on duty as an Ambulance Attendant, Aeromedical Ambulance Attendant, or Firefighter Attendant.

Schedule:
OPTION #1: Sunday Day Class 9am-6pm
Orientation: Sunday May 2, 2010
First Day: Sunday May 8, 2010
Final Day: Sunday September 5, 2010

OPTION #2: Tuesday/Thursday Night Class 6p-10p (both days weekly)

Orientation: Tuesday May 4, 2010
First Day: Tuesday May 11, 2010
Final Day: Thursday August 26, 2010

Enrollment:
Enrollment will be on a first come, first serve basis for the course and is open to 25 students in each class. Registration will begin on March 19, 2010 and continue until the class is filled. Due to the popularity of the class and documents needed, registration must be made in person. This webpage will be updated when we are no longer accepting registration for this course. The course runs for approximately 16 weeks and held at our station at 9 W. Delhi Av., N. Las Vegas 89032. The cost of the course $1100.00 and includes enrollment, all books, CPR for the Healthcare Professional, one class shirt and NREMT Practical Skills Testing. Payment in the form of check or credit card will be accepted and full payment is due one week before the start of the class.
The student will be responsible for the NREMT Written Test fee that is administered by Pearson Education and fees to get the National Registry Certification to a Southern Nevada Health District Certification. The student will also be responsible for having business type navy blue pants as part of the every day uniform policy. Acceptable pants include but are not limited to Dickies style or "pocket pants". Protective black footwear (covers entire foot and provides ankle support) must be worn at all times. Any questions please contact the Clinical Department at training@medicwest.com.
Upon successful completion of the course students will be allowed to take the National Registry Exam to be certified as an EMT-Basic. MedicWest Ambulance does not guarantee employment upon completion of the course. Applications will be accepted from students successfully completing the National Registry Testing.
Required at time of Registration:
-Copy of High School Diploma or GED
-Copy of Drivers License or State ID
-Deposit of at least $150.00
If any of these are missing – registration will not be accepted.

Class

Date

Time

Class Length

Cost

Registration Info

EMT-Basic Class

OPTION #1: Sunday Day Class 9am-6pm
Orientation: Sunday May 2, 2010
First Day: Sunday
May 8, 2010
Final Day: Sunday September 5, 2010

OPTION #2: Tuesday/Thursday Night Class 6p-10p (both days weekly)

Orientation: Tuesday May 4, 2010
First Day: Tuesday
May 11, 2010
Final Day: Thursday August 26, 2010

See Schedule

Approx. 16 Weeks

$1100.00

Registration opens Friday March 19, 2010 at 9am. No Pre-Registration before that date will be accepted. Registration must be in person.

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Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate Course:

A Southern Nevada Health District licensed EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) can perform as an EMT-Basic with additional training in intermediate emergency medical care. An EMT-I may provide intermediate emergency medical care only when functioning on duty as an Ambulance Attendant, Aeromedical Ambulance Attendant, or Firefighter Attendant.

Use of intravenous therapy, esophageal intubation, and limited medications are included at this level defined by the Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Standard Curriculum.

A Southern Nevada Health District Certified EMT-I may provide basic and intermediate level emergency medical care only when functioning on duty as an Ambulance Attendant, Aeromedical Ambulance Attendant, or Firefighter Attendant.

Schedule:
Orientation: Saturday May 1, 2010
First Day: Saturday May 8, 2010
Final Day Thursday, March 4, 2010

Class is every Saturday from 6pm-10pm with the exception of holidays.
Enrollment:
Enrollment will be on a first come, first serve basis for the course and is open to 25 students in each class. Registration opens Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9am. Due to the popularity of the class and documents needed, registration must be made in person. This webpage will be updated when we are no longer accepting registration for this course. The course runs for approximately 14 weeks and held at our station at 9 W. Delhi Av., N. Las Vegas 89032. The cost of the course is $900 and includes enrollment, all books, one class shirt and NREMT Practical Skills Testing. Payment in the form of check or credit card will be accepted and full payment is due one week before the start of the class.
The student will be responsible for the NREMT Written Test fee that is administered by Pearson Education and fees to get the National Registry Certification to a Southern Nevada Health District Certification. The student will also be responsible for having business type navy blue pants as part of the every day uniform policy. Acceptable pants include but are not limited to Dickies style or "pocket pants". Protective black footwear (covers entire foot and provides ankle support) must be worn at all times. Any questions please contact the Clinical Department at training@medicwest.com.
Upon successful completion of the course students will be allowed to take the National Registry Exam to be certified as an EMT-Intermediate. MedicWest Ambulance does not guarantee employment upon completion of the course. Applications will be accepted from students successfully completing the National Registry Testing.

Required at time of Registration:
-Copy of High School Diploma or GED
-Copy of Drivers License or State ID
-Deposit of at least $150.00
-Copy of current Healthcare Provider CPR Card
-Copy of Southern Nevada Health District EMT-Basic Certification or NREMT Basic Certification
If any of these are missing – registration will not be accepted.

Class Date Time Class Length Cost Registration Info
EMT-Intermediate Class
Orientation: Saturday May 1, 2010

First Day:
Saturday May 8, 2010

Final Day:
Saturday October 10, 2010
Every Saturday from 8a-4p
Approx. 15 Weeks $900.00 Registration opens Friday March 19, 2010 at 9am. No Pre-Registration before that date will be accepted. Registration must be in person.

9 West Delhi

North Las Vegas, NV 89032

(702) 650-9900

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