EMT 1500 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - Syllabus

Sep 23, 2026

EMT 1500 prepares students for the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic role through instruction in anatomy and physiology, emergency assessment, and first-aid treatment for injuries and emergency situations. The course includes classroom and laboratory instruction totaling 188 hours plus 24 hours of ambulance ride-time or emergency room observation, aligned with U.S. DOT curriculum and Wyoming EMS licensure standards. Successful completion enables eligibility for the national registry written exam and Wyoming practical assessment. Grades require 80% or higher eligibility for licensure exam.

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Course Description

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Evaluation of Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Methods of Evaluation and Grading Scale

Examination Policy and Attendance

Lab/Skill Requirements and Supplies

Clinical Participation Requirements

EMT 1500 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic SYLLABUS Credit Hours: 8 credits (Lecture 4cr, Lab 3.5cr, Clinical 0.5cr) Required Textbook: Limmer, D., & O’Keefe, M. F. (2015) . Emergency Care (13th ed.) . Pearson. ISBN: 978-0134024554 Required Items: EMT kit and EMT polo shirt Course Description: This course is designed for preparation of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the human body, techniques of emergency treatment of various injuries and emergency situations, and other topics related to emergency medical and first aid practices. Course includes 188 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction and 24 hours of ambulance ride-time or emergency room observation. The course meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum and Wyoming EMS Licensure standards. Successful completion of the course prepares the student to take the national registry written examination and the Wyoming practical assessment. Course Instructor: Lead: Ross Marlow, National Association of EMS Educator Team instruction with WPH EMS staff Park County Complex Building-NWC Outreach Campus 1501 Stampede Avenue Rm 9105 Cody, WY 82414 [Email:rmarlow@codyregionalhealth.org](Email:rmarlow@codyregionalhealth.org) Phone Contact: Class times: Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 1800-2200 Exceptions to these days/times will be explained by the instructor Course Outcomes: Students will be able to 1) Describe patient care responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic 2) Demonstrate Emergency Medical Technician Basic level skills 3) Apply the patient care and other duties/responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Learning labs Clinical practice Discussion Demonstrations / Return Demonstrations Homework Assignments Reading Assignments EVALUATION OF ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students must successfully complete the course with a final course grade of 80% or higher to be eligible to take the Wyoming EMS Office Licensure Exam. In addition to exams, each student will be evaluated by the Instructor regarding your attitude, participation, appearance, and overall performance. This evaluation will be based on observations by the instructors, clinical preceptors, and the EMS Lead Instructor during classroom/lab practice, skill demonstrations, and clinical experiences. Students must satisfactorily complete all methods of evaluation in order to successfully complete the course. Student must be 18 years or older to be eligible for the national and state certification exam for EMT-B. METHODS OF EVALUATION: EXAMS LAB SKILL DEMONSTRATION CLINICAL 100% Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory GRADING SCALE: A = 95-100% 4.0 points A- = 90-94% 3.7 points B+ = 87-89% 3.3 points B = 84-86% 3.0 points B- = 80-83% 2.7 points C+ = 77-79% 2.3 points C = 74-76% 2.0 points C- = 70-73% 1.7 points D+ = 67-69% 1.3 points D = 64-66% 1.0 points D- = 60-63% 0.7 points F = below 60% 0.0 points S = Satisfactory 0.0 points U = Unsatisfactory 0.0 points W = Withdrawn 0.0 points EXAMINATION POLICY: Students are expected to take all exams on the day(s) they are scheduled. Students may make prior arrangements with the instructor to make up missed exams. However, any missed exam without prior instructor approval will be given a grade of “0”. A zero on any exam results in the student’sinability to complete the course satisfactorily. CLASSROOM/LAB ATTENDANCE: Classroom lecture and lab skill performance are integrated throughout the scheduled meeting times. Students are required to attend all scheduled meeting times in order to successfully meet the course objectives. In the event of an unavoidable absence, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to obtain the missed information. Missing more than 16 hours of the scheduled meeting time

FAQs

What topics are covered in the EMT 1500 course description?

The course includes anatomy and physiology, emergency treatment techniques for injuries and emergency situations, and related emergency medical and first-aid practices.

How many hours of instruction and clinical exposure are included?

The course includes 188 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction and 24 hours of ambulance ride-time or emergency room observation.

What is the eligibility requirement to take the Wyoming EMS Office Licensure Exam?

Students must successfully complete the course with a final course grade of 80% or higher to be eligible for the Wyoming EMS Office Licensure Exam.

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