Frequently Asked Questions (EMS 131)

Q: What do I need to enroll in the EMT course (EMS 131)?
A: You will need to see a college advisor or the EMS Program Director for listing of pre-requisites and signature of recent and a copy of the Rules and Regulations.

Q: What are the pre-requisites for EMS 131?
A: You must have:

• Must take and pass the NELSON-DENNY or Compass reading test passing the ninth grade reading level or show proof of Associate Degree or higher from an Accredited Institution
  • YC testing center - READING TEST MUST BE PASSED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CLASS!
• Must be 17.5 years of age or older by the first day of class.
• Current CPR card at the Health Care Professional level or equivalent expiring no sooner than two months after the last day of class. (EMS 125)
  • This card must be indicating that course material has at least covered; 1 and 2 person adult, child, and infant CPR, Foreign body airway obstruction in adult, child, and infant; instruction on body substance isolation and use of Bag-Valve-Mask, and operations of an Automated External Defibulator.
• Negative test results for TB, by skin test or X-Ray reading by radiologist, less than 6 months from the first day of class.

Q: What books do I need?
A:

• Textbook-- Brady's Prehospital Emergency Care, 7th edition (ISBN 0131052373), Mistovich, Hafen, & Karren
• Workbook-- Brady's Prehospital Emergency Care, 7th edition (ISBN 0131115383), Mistovich, Hafen, & Karren
• YC EMT Student Handbook, Prescott Valley or Sedona, YC Repro, Premium Source Publishing.
• AHA Health Care Provider manual, Highly recommended not required -- American Heart Association, (ISBN 0874933188)