The Allied Health Department offers courses for those interested in health care. These courses can be helpful in deciding to do a subsequent major in a health-related field or in meeting requirements for other majors.

WHAT IS THIS DEGREE ABOUT The Emergency Medical Technician Diploma program prepares the student to provide pre-hospital services and transportation to patients who require emergency medical attention. Key skills: Assess patients during an emergency. Know and administer the correct doses of medications, treat trauma and manage the necessary first aid.

Learning how to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) could help you to save a life may well be the most valuable skill you will ever learn. In this Basic Life Support certification course, you will learn how to perform CPR on infants, children and adults. You will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and learn how to respond to people who are choking. This course is based on the latest Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and contains guidance and videos kindly provided by St John Ambulance.

The MCTC Fire/Rescue Science Technology program will prepare you for the challenges facing today’s emergency responders. In this program, you will learn about fire suppression and prevention skills, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, and leadership.

The First Aid Emergency course is the minimum level of first aid training for the workplace, appropriate for low-risk environments or those acting in the absence of a fully qualified first aider.

Topics covered This course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations.

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

The Blinn College District Associate of Applied Science Degree and Paramedic Certificate include knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to recognise, assess, and manage medical emergencies under the supervision and direction of a physician.