EMS (Emergency Medical Service) employees are in high demand and the job outlook is project to grow faster than all other occupations. Students can be trained for this career at the Dillon County Technology Center.
The Emergency Medical Services 1, 2, and 3 / Medical is taught by Thomey Windham for grade levels, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Credits 1 (120 hours), 2 (240 hours0. There is no prerequisites for Level 1. Courses are taken sequentially. The EMS 2 course is recommended for students in grades 10-12. Students must be successful in EMS 1 to proceed to EMS 2. A recommendation of 75% or higher for the minimum grade. The EMS 3 is offered to seniors in high school who are at least 17 years old. Students may test prior to their 18th birthday, and receive a provisional certification, but must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate to convert their provisional certificate to an official NREMT certification.
Sierra McDaniel and Azarih McLaughlin
Emergency Medical Services 1 teaches students to recognize and respond to various emergencies. Students will review basic anatomy and physiology as it relates to injury management and treatment. Basic information needed for all phases of a healthcare professional. Students will also be exposed to legal and ethical implications, safety, etc. After completing this course, students will obtain FA/CPR/AED certification.
Emergency Medical Services 2 is the second course in a sequence of courses. This is a continuation of EMS 1. EMS 2 stresses the steps to follow in an emergency until more advanced medical personnel arrive. The skills taught at this level become more specific and rigorous. Students will be certified in FA/CPR/AED.
Emergency Medical Technician EMT-EMS 3 serves as an entry level course in professional health careers. EMT?EMS 3 provides the students with the knowledge and skills for the emergency medical field, responsibilities, first aid measures, and use of emergency equipment.
Pictured at Top: Two of the students, Sierra McDaniel and Azarih McLaughlin, performed traction splits and airways.
