SCESTA EMS Courses

Course Name	NJ Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Course Length	120 hours
Course Number	01801-08
Course Description	This program covers the revised May 1994 DOT curriculum (EMT-B). Emergency care of the sick and injured was inadequate in many areas of the United States until public attention brought needed reforms that were begun in the 1970's. These reforms resulted in the development of effective EMS systems staffed by well-trained Emergency Medical Technicians.
Equipment / Materials needed	Stethoscope, penlight, EMT scissors
Pre-requisites	Professional Level CPR, ARC, AHA, or National Safety Council certification required. *You must have a valid CPR card prior to the start of the class. NO letters. Your certification card must be present with you on the first day of class or a copy sent to the office one week prior to the start of class. If you cannot produce your card, you will not be allowed to enroll.
CEUs	n/a
Cost	$230.00 (in/out of County) *This course is free to all qualified volunteer First Aid and/or Rescue Squads and Industry Rescue personnel. An EMT Eligibility form MUST be submitted for each student registered.