Class Schedule

IMD Consortium EMS Programs

(Consortium Classes require association with IMD affiliated EMS Agency)

Emergency Medical Technician Training Program

Program Description

The EMT course is designed to train students to perform patient assessment, initiate treatment, demonstrate proficiency in airway management, immobilization techniques, CPR/basic life support, perform blood glucose monitoring, as well as learn the principles of documentation and communication in the EMS field. This course is the training program needed for obtaining certification as an EMT via the NREMT certification process. In addition, the course puts students in simulated emergency responses, with practical application of techniques and skills covered in the EMT curricula, with scenario-based learning applied to the techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum.

As well, copious scenarios allow the student to engage in practical application of anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards and medical operations. These skills include patient-assisted medication administration, semi-automatic external defibrillator and blood glucose monitoring.

 Finally, the Virtual Patient Lab experience is designed as the simulated EMT practicum in which the student synthesizes standard of care and scope of practice with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behaviors, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical and trauma emergencies meeting Arizona State requirements for patient contacts.

Class Flyer

Class Flyer 

 Program Hours

1. Didactic (Lecture) / Skills = 168 Hours and 10 documented, ‘A-Chart’ Simulated Pts. + 24 Hrs. Ride-Along / ER Rotation
2. See flyer for class schedule. Class lasts 15 weeks and includes 2 required patient simulation days.
3. Total time attended by student at all program days must exceed 130 hours.

 Program Days

1. This is a in person program being conducted in-person at GCU in Phoenix, Arizona as well as via a hybrid zoom classroom with in-person lab day at various training sites around the state. 
2. Lectures - Wednesday 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM in person at GCU or regional training sites or via Zoom Classroom.
3. Labs - Saturday 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM in person at Grand Canyon College or regional classrooms.
4. Patient Simulation Events (Total Patient Managment) - Two (2) Sunday Events 9:00 - 5:00

Attendance Requirement

1. EMT is an in-person program. Excessive tardiness or absence will result in removal from program and forfeiture of tuition. Students will be required to attend a weekly classes and skills sessions, complete skills signoffs, and complete the program 10 simulated patients.

Required Books

1. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (12^th edition) ISBN 9781284227192
   1. EMT Textbook & Premier Access - https://www.psglearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284227192

Required Supplies (Can be purchase on 2^nd day of class)

1. Stethoscope
2. BP Cuff (Adult)
3. Penlight
4. Box of Gloves
5. Eye Protection
6. Trauma Shears
7. Watch with minute hand or seconds counter.

 Prerequisites

1. AHA HeartCode HCP CPR Online (Conducted in 1^st month)
2. 9th grade reading level test.

 Program On-Going and Final Competency/Validation Requirements

1. Students are quizzed on each module and block tested, student must pass each block test with an 80% or better (lead-instructor proctored) within 2 attempts. 
2. Students who fail 3 consecutive block tests, regardless of pass on retake, will be removed from program.
3. All quizzes and homework for each covered chapter must be turned in prior to moving to next chapter.
4. All quizzes in each block must be completed successfully prior to taking that section block test.
5. The final written exam is an in-person 1-day pre-scheduled event with program lead instructors to be completed after completing the final block test. The written is a state mandated 150 Question final and must be passed with 80% or better within x2 attempts.
6. The practical final is a one-day validation and practical sign-off and must be passed within two attempts for each station. The student, with successful knowledge and skill validation, will be given to permission to test for NREMT National EMT Certification exam.

• Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PMGCU Campus
  This class continues on:
  Sat 9/6/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM