EMT Course

The Emergency Medical Technician Course is a 6 months full time course which includes 3 months internship with emergency departments at the leading hospitals in Ahmedabad under supervision of the faculty. First three months are devoted to class room teaching with skill training on models and manikins.

Background

As EMS Legislation has become a reality in India in the state of Gujarat, formal state wide EMS (Emergency Medical Services) system will evolve. EMS legislation will mandate training of personnel involved in emergency care and a cadre of trained personnel will be required to man the ambulances and emergency department at various hospitals providing emergency care.

The modern Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system has been developed to provide what is known as “Prehospital” or “out-of-hospital” care.  Its purpose is to get trained personnel to the patient as quickly as possible and to provide emergency care on the scene, en route to the hospital, and at the hospital.  The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a key member of the EMS team.

Internationally, there are set standards for the skills and knowledge which an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)  should possess in order to provide life support to the patient before he reaches the hospital. There is a licensing authority to certify their training and required skill set. There are paramedic Schools which provide basic education and training to the EMT at different level.