Briar Woods High – Emergency Medical Technician I, II (72611, 72612)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Emergency Medical Technician I, II is a one year, three-credit program which prepares students to focus on the role and responsibilities of emergency rescue workers, basic medical terminology, and health care skills that include first aid; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; aseptic technique; and related anatomy, physiology, and disease knowledge. Students become skilled in identifying and dealing with emergencies such as bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and emergency childbirth. Instruction emphasizes proper care and use of common emergency equipment and safe methods for lifting, moving, and transporting injured persons. The curriculum includes a practical applications component, provided through emergency room and ambulance “ride along” experiences. Program completers may take the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Licensure Examination administered by the National Registry of Medical Technicians. Students enroll in both fall and spring courses. (EMT VA State Licensure)