The Healthcare pathway, including the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, prepares students for meaningful careers by building strong clinical skills, professionalism, cultural competency, and effective communication, while emphasizing ethical and legal standards. Students gain exposure to various healthcare settings, develop workplace and life skills, and prepare for certification exams and further education aligned with Washington, DC workforce needs.
Below is the offered course for this pathway:
The course prepares students to become Emergency Medical Technicians (Basic). Intensive lectures, hands-on labs, and clinical time allow students to gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients, ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies.
Credentials Earned: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) & Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)