EMT
The EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) course is the first level of Practitioner in Ireland. The course is designed to allow you to undertake the PHECC national examinations and go on to register as a Licensed EMT.
Course Aim: The aim of our Emergency Medical Technician course is to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to provide care management to a wide range of sick and injured patients, it also prepares students to undergo the Pre-Hospital Care Council (PHECC) examination. This is the minimum requirement to work on an ambulance in Ireland.
Course Structure: The Emergency Medical Technician course consists of 140 classroom hours followed by 40 hours clinical placements. (MEMT will arrange all placements on its own fleet of ambulances – guaranteed!). This course can be run either as a full-time (20 weekdays 09:00-17:00) or part-time basis (10 weekends, Saturdays and Sundays 09:00-17:00).
Related Courses
EFR
The EFR (Emergency First Response) course is the highest level of Responder in Ireland. The course is designed to qualify you with certification, skills and knowledge required to operate as an EFR.
FAR
The FAR (First Aid Response) course is the recognised first aid qualification for use in the workplace in Ireland. The course is designed to qualify you with certification, skills and knowledge required to operate as an FAR in the occupational setting. It is certified by PHECC and recognised by the HSA.
CFR-C
1/2-day course designed to cover the basics of responding to a cardiac emergency (Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest or Stroke).