Emergency Medical Services

First Responders

Iowa Valley’s Emergency Medical Technician Program equips you with the skills and knowledge to tackle critical situations. We provide everything you need to succeed: experienced EMT and Paramedic instructors, top-notch training that meets state requirements, and hands-on experience through hospital clinicals and ambulance ride-alongs.

Empower yourself with essential skills:

• Master technical communication and problem-solving under pressure.
• Gain real-world experience through hospital emergency room rotations and ambulance shifts.

What is an EMT?

EMTs are the frontline responders, providing crucial care to injured or ill individuals and transporting them to medical facilities. They handle a wide range of emergencies, from car accidents and heart attacks to allergic reactions and childbirth.

Take charge in an emergency:

• Assess the situation and prioritize patients based on their needs.
• Initiate medical treatment according to your training.
• Call for additional assistance when necessary.

What skills do EMTs possess?

EMTs are trained to provide Basic Life Support (BLS), which equips them to:

• Perform CPR and use Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Apply bandages to wounds.
• Stabilize head, neck, and broken bone injuries.
• Resuscitate drowning victims.
• Administer oxygen therapy.
• Assist in emergency childbirth.
• Assess a variety of health emergencies.
• Administer specific medications like Narcan, epinephrine, glucose, and albuterol.

BLS care is often enough to stabilize patients until they reach the hospital for further treatment.