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About the Program

Students explore and apply fundamentals of emergency medical services, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. This includes assessing the scene, understanding shock, resuscitation and trauma, supervised field experience outside of school hours. Field experience is required. This course is the first step toward students earning a National Registry EMT certification. Dual enrollment opportunities may be offered.

Grade Levels: 10-12 Student must be 16 years old by first day of class

Instructor

Crista Patterson

Crista Patterson

cpatterson@rcps.us

Started at BCAT in 2022
Entered the field in 2009
Began teaching in 2021
AAS Emergency Medical Services
NRP Nationally Registered Paramedic
EMS Education Coordinator
AHA Instructor

Career Pathways

EMT

Emergency Planning Manager

Dispatcher

Firefighter

Hazardous Materials Responder

Training Officer