Portneuf Valley Technical Education & Career Campus
(Open to all School District No. 25 students)
Courses are offered based on demand, teacher availability and certification.
EMT Instructor
Inside Look
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Pathway
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#65240 Health Professions I |
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#35251 OR #61251 |
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#35341, 35342, 35343 |
On the first day of class, students who are enrolled in one of the advanced health programs:
● Must provide an up-to-date immunization record. The immunization record must include all required immunizations including Hepatitis “B” series, Current Tetanus vaccine, TB screening
● Must pass a local background check which is required by health care facilities. Students who do not pass the background check become ineligible to meet requirements for these programs.
● Students must also have access to reliable transportation
EMT Courses
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65240 Fundamentals of Health Professions I - 1 Trimesters - PV-TEC 10 11 12
85240 Fundamentals of Health Professions I DC
This class fulfills the required health credit.
This is an exploratory course that provides the student with exposure and acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with a broad range of occupations relating to careers in health including job requirements and tasks performed. This course will assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals in the healthcare field. During this course students will learn medical terminology, first aid, basic human anatomy, physiology, patient care, medical confidentiality and legal terms. State CTE code 140010
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35241 Fundamentals of Health Professions A - 2 Trimesters - HHS/PHS 10 11
85241 Fundamentals of Health Professions A DC
This class fulfills the required health credit.
This is an exploratory course that provides the student with exposure and acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with a broad range of occupations relating to careers in health including job requirements and tasks performed. This course will assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals in the healthcare field. During this course students will learn medical terminology, first aid, basic human anatomy, physiology, patient care, medical confidentiality and legal terms. State CTE code 140010
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35251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions - 1 Trimester - HHS/PHS/ (DC) 10 11 12
85251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions DC
61251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions - 1 Trimester - PV-TEC
68251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions DC
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Health Professions
This course presents a study of medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. All body systems, anatomical reference, pharmacology, and medical specialties will be considered. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. State code 141540
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35341 First Responders EMT A – 3 Trimesters 2-hour block - PV-TEC 12
35342 First Responders EMT B
35343 * First Responders EMT C
Prerequisites: Fundamentals for Health Professions I & Medical Terminology, students must be in the 12th grade; students MUST pass the required background check; students must provide proof of immunizations and TB skin test.
This course is designed to prepare the student to perform minimum entry-level emergency care in the out-of-hospital environment. Emphasis includes recognizing the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition, administering appropriate emergency medical care, lifting, moving and positioning the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury and perform these duties safely and effectively. Also included in this course is an occupational fitness component. This additional training will focus on fitness skills required of an EMT. At the end of this course, successful students will be eligible to sit for Idaho certification testing as an Emergency Medical Technician (additional fees required). Students must present accurate and official immunization records within the first week of the course along with a copy of the student’s medical insurance card. State CTE code 140550 - STEM course