With so many people changing careers these days, one of the topics that often comes up when discussing EMT training is the accelerated EMT course. When you’re interested in a career change, it’s sometimes necessary to make that transition as quickly as possible to reduce the amount of time before you begin earning a stable salary. One of the recent developments in the field of emergency medical services training is the advent of accelerated course work. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the various stages of accelerated training and what you might be able to expect from each of those stages of training.
Accelerated EMT-B Programs
Throughout the accelerated EMT-B program, students can expect to start with rapid instruction which introduces the essentials of health care treatment techniques and basic symptom recognition. All of this is introduced to prepare the EMT to develop an instinctual response when analyzing and treating a patient. This module of training serves to lay the foundation for quick identification and treatment of the patient and gives the individual the proper means for stabilizing patients. Even in accelerated programs, you can expect to receive in-depth training in airway management, oxygen and medication administration, trauma and emergency treatment, as well as basic life saving techniques such as defibrillation.
The accelerated EMT-B courses generally consist of 120 hours of training offered in three hour session over a two month duration. This can actually vary based on the state in which you are receiving your training.
Accelerated EMT-I Programs
The accelerated EMT-I course introduces more advanced trauma and emergency care methods and procedures. This module will prepare the candidate for the administration of advanced airway management techniques, additional equipment operation such as the manual defibrillator, and the administration of intravenous fluids. Essentially, the EMT-I will become better equipped to provide life sustaining support to trauma or emergency patients on the scene or in transport.
Accelerated Paramedic Training
While it is often a point of dispute as to whether paramedic training should be conducted in an accelerated format due to the complex nature of the material, you may find an accelerated paramedic course in your area.
The accelerated paramedic training module will prepare the EMT to provide care in the most demanding of health care, emergency, or trauma scenarios and will also coach the candidate on how to execute these techniques in various environments and transport situations.
The accelerated paramedic course will introduce the following techniques and procedures to candidates:
*Advanced CPR
*Blood loss management
*Advanced trauma assessment
*Splint placement
*Advanced bandaging, dressing, and tourniquet techniques
*Pharmacological training
*ECG and EKG instruction (electrocardiology)
*Intravenous (IV) cannulation
*Advanced defibrillation study
*Spinal immobilization
*Endotracheal intubation
The accelerated paramedic course work varies by state, but generally consists of an additional 140 hours of training.
While these types of accelerated courses are designed to be completed within a relatively short time frame, they do demand a very high level of practical and theoretical training. These courses teach essential life saving techniques which are to be thoroughly integrated into the candidates skill set. However, if you are seeking to make your career change within a relatively short amount of time, you may want to evaluate accelerated EMT training courses in your area.
About Michael McCandless
Michael McCandless has been in the emergency medical services industry for nearly a decade. He is very proud of his career and the opportunity to serve his community. He is also the owner of the EMT Training and Career Headquarters website, which provides information and resources to individuals interested in beginning a career as an EMT.
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