EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHINICIAN COURSE
Dear Prospective EMT Student Thank you for inquiring about the next EMT Course at Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad (SVRS) starting
on March 4th. The classes will be held at the SVRS Shannon Training Center located at 8711 Courthouse Rd.
at the Spotsylvania Courthouse. Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings and some
Saturdays. There are a limited number of spaces available in the course. Entrance to this course is
subject to an interview and CPR class completion.
This course is designed for people with no medical experience, so don’t let that deter you. It consists of 154
hours of classroom lecture, practical exercises and ambulance ride-a-long. This is not a first aid course, but
designed to allow you to operate as an EMT on ambulances responding to 911 calls. At the conclusion of this
course, you will be eligible to take the Virginia and National Registry EMT exam.
The minimum requirements for enrollment are:
1. Students must be 16 years of age on or before March 18, 2013
2. Students must hold CPR certification on or before March 18, 2013*
(*) – Proof of current certification in one of the CPR disciplines listed on the class application must be
attached to the application. Three CPR course dates are offered for those students who don’t hold CPR
certification. A list of dates and times are on the application. If you are not available any of these dates,
you can seek other sources for CPR training. Your card must be valid through December 2013.
The cost for the course is $300, payable to “Spotsylvania Vol. Rescue Squad” which includes the cost of the
textbook and all initial testing fees. Applications can be faxed to 540-582-2153. Completed applications with
check should be mailed to Wanda Gardner at 112 Patterson Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. All persons
registering for this class must submit an application with check.
Attached is a copy of the Course Syllabus. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact
Wanda Gardner or Kristen Renner
Wanda Gardner, Course Coordinator
wandagardner@gmail.com
540-809-5596 cell phone
Kristen Renner, Training Officer
kristen.renner@gmail.com
EMT BASIC COURSE APPLICATION
Full Name
Address
Date of Birth
City
Zip
Phone(s)
Email
County of Residence
Do you have current certification in one of the following CPR courses?
Yes_____
No______
___ American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (Heartsaver is not acceptable)
___ National Safety Council Professional Rescuer
___ American Red Cross Professional Rescuer
___ Medic First Aid BLSPRO
___ ASHI CPRPRO
If yes, a copy of card must be attached to the application. (Must be valid through December 2013)
If you are not currently certified in one of the disciplines above, please check which CPR class you would like
to enroll.
____ Sunday, March 3rd 9am – 5pm
____ Monday, March 11th & Wednesday March 13th 7pm – 10pm both nights
____ Saturday, March 16th 9a-5p
My signature below certifies that I meet the minimum requirements listed on the information sheet.
Signed: __________________________________
Date: ________________________
EMT Course
Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad
March – August, 2013
Day/Date
March 18
Monday
March 20
Wednesday
March 25
Monday
March 27
Wednesday
April 1
Monday
April 3
Wednesday
April 8
Monday
April 10
Wednesday
April 15
Monday
April 17
Wednesday
April 22
Monday
April 24
Wednesday
April 27
Saturday
April 29
Monday
May 1
Wednesday
May 6
Monday
May 8
Wednesday
May 11
Saturday
May 13
Monday
May 15
Wednesday
May 18
Saturday
May 20
Monday
Time
7p – 10p
Topic
Chapter
Registration & Orientation
EMS Systems
Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues
Workforce Safety and Wellness
Life Span Development
Communications
Documentation
1
3
2
6
7p – 10p
Human Body
5
7p – 10p
Human Body – Pathophysiology
Medical Terminology
5
7p – 10p
Pharmacology
7
7p – 10p
Patient Assessment
8
7p – 10p
Vital Signs
Monitoring Devices
7p – 10p
Airway Management
9
7p – 10p
Shock
10
7p – 10p
Medical Overview
Respiratory Emergencies
12
13
9a – 5p
Practicals
7p – 10p
Cardiovascular emergencies
14
7p – 10p
Neurologic Emergencies
15
7p – 10p
GI and Urologic Emergencies
16
7p – 10p
Endo and Hematologic Emergencies
17
9a – 5p
Practicals
7p – 10p
Immunologic Emergencies
18
7p – 10p
Toxicology Emergencies
19
9a – 5p
Practicals
7p – 10p
Psychiatric Emergencies
GYN Emergencies
7p – 10p
7p – 10p
7p – 10p
4
20
21
May 22
Monday
May 29
Wednesday
June 1
Saturday
June 3
Monday
June 5
Wednesday
June10
Monday
June 12
Wednesday
June 15
Saturday
June 17
Monday
June 19
Wednesday
June 24
Monday
June 26
Monday
June 29
Saturday
July 1
Wednesday
July 8
Monday
July10
Wednesday
July 13
Saturday
July 15
Monday
July 17
Wednesday
July 22
Monday
July 27
Saturday
Aug 3
Saturday
TBA
7p – 10p
Trauma Overview
Bleeding
22
23
7p – 10p
Soft Tissue Injuries
24
9a – 5p
Practicals
7p – 10p
Face and Neck Injuries
25
7p – 10p
Head and Spine Injuries
26
7p – 10p
Chest Injuries
27
7p – 10p
Orthopedic Injuries
29
9a – 5p
Practicals
7p – 10p
Abdominal and GU Injuries
28
7p – 10p
Environmental Emergencies
30
7p – 10p
OB and Neonates
31
7p – 10p
Pediatrics
32
9a – 5p
Practicals
7p – 10p
Pediatrics
32
7p – 10p
Geriatrics
Patient with Special Needs
33
34
6p – 10p
Vehicle Rescue Awareness
9a – 5p
Practicals
7p – 10p
MCI 1
7p – 10p
MCI 2
7p – 10p
Transportation Operations
9a – 5p
Haz-Mat Awareness
9a – Until
6pm
Final Written and Practical Exam
State Practical Exam
36