EMT-Basic course is an introductory study of emergency medical pre-hospital care. The course prepares individuals for employment as a Basic EMT. It follows the national standard curriculum set forth by the Department of Transportation. Instruction includes standard of care, legal/ethical issues, and pre-hospital procedures and techniques performed during emergencies. Upon successful completion, the EMT candidate will meet the requirements to challenge the National Registry EMT-Basic examination. EMT-Basic is a prerequisite for the Paramedic Program.