REMSA Health Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Course
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is qualified in advanced emergency care by a competency-based training course of didactic, clinical, and a field internship. Competencies include but are not limited to the recognition, assessment, and management of medical and trauma emergencies. The Advanced EMT primarily provides pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. An EMT certification is the basis for the AEMT course and demonstrates that the participant has clinical skills and knowledge to support the skills needed in the AEMT course. This level does not conflict or compete with the Paramedic level; it is another level that exists as a result of different skills being emphasized.
Prerequisites
All prerequisites are due by the registration deadline which will be issued upon acceptance into the course.
- Valid drivers license or photo ID card
- Be 18 years old
- Have a current STATE OF NEVADA EMT Certification
- Have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification (BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers)
- Have current medical insurance
- Have a clean criminal record. Contact us with specific questions.
- Have proof of a negative TB exam in the last 6 months
- Have proof of immunizations including Hepatitis B, MMR-DPT and Varicella (or positive Chicken Pox history)
Entrance Process
All prospective students must register for an entrance exam and complete the exam to be ranked and accepted into the course. The exam includes information on EMT knowledge, basic reading, and math comprehension. There is no study guide for this exam. Students are encouraged to be refreshed on current EMT knowledge and be prepared to complete simple math including addition, subtractions, fractions, conversions, and some basic algebra.
Course Schedule
- Please sign up for the Advanced EMT course entrance testing (or the interest list if applicable) by clicking here.
AEMT July 2024 Academic Calendar (Hybrid Course)
We now offer two forms of AEMT instruction: in-person and hybrid learning. The in-person EMT course meets two days a week from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. OR 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our hybrid course meets every other Friday for simulation labs and exams, and utilizes an online platform for students to complete coursework throughout the week. Please reference the academic calendars below to view course options for the year.
In addition to course instruction, you must complete two 12-hour clinical rotation within the hospital setting and two 10-hour ambulance ride-along; hours will vary for each site.
Fees
The REMSA AEMT course costs $892.50. This fee does not include the course textbook, background and drug check fees, lab fees, or accessories that you deem necessary to be successful. Students will need to have access to a watch and stethoscope for clinical rotations.
Once accepted into the course you will need to purchase a textbook. Information about the required text will be included in your acceptance notification. Do not wait to secure your text as it is required on the first day.
More Information
Please contact Education Support Specialist, Lizeth Alvarez, via email at lalvarez@remsa-cf.com or by calling 775-353-0820 for further information on this course.
