Where Can I Find an EMT Training Program in South Carolina?
Greenville Technical College offers basic, intermediate and advanced paramedic emergency medical technician (EMT) training programs. Topics covered during the basic EMT (EMT-B) course includes CPR, patient handling, shock treatment, bleeding control, advanced airway management, fractures and childbirth. The intermediate EMT training course focuses on the principles of medical emergencies, advanced assessment, IV therapy and treatment of shock. Advanced paramedic EMT training covers cardiac and respiratory emergencies, ECG interpretation, pediatrics, traumatic conditions and pharmacology. Students seeking advanced EMT training pursue either a 71-credit EMT associate degree or a 39-credit paramedic certificate.The EMT training includes extensive hands-on experience, including 180 hours of training at local hospitals and a minimum of 405 hours at a field internship with local EMS agencies such as the Greenwood County EMS and the MedShore Ambulance Service. • Address: 506 S.