DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (2 YEAR)

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DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (2 YEAR)

 

 DIPLOMA IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (2 YEAR)

 YEAR 1 – FOUNDATION & BASIC EMERGENCY CARE

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology

Objective: Understand structure and function of the human body.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to human body organization
  • Cells and tissues
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Respiratory system
  • Nervous system
  • Digestive system
  • Endocrine system
  • Urinary system
  • Reproductive system
  • Sensory organs

Practical:

  • Identification of organs using models
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Basic physical examination

2. Basic Microbiology & Infection Control

Topics Covered:

  • Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
  • Modes of transmission
  • Sterilization & disinfection
  • Biomedical waste management
  • Standard precautions & PPE
  • Hand hygiene protocols

Practical:

  • Hand washing techniques
  • PPE donning & doffing
  • Disinfection methods

3. Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Topics Covered:

  • History & development of EMS
  • Role and responsibilities of EMT
  • Ambulance equipment & setup
  • Communication systems in EMS
  • Documentation & reporting
  • Ethics and legal responsibilities

Practical:

  • Ambulance familiarization
  • Patient care report writing
  • Radio communication practice

4. Basic Life Support (BLS)

Based on international resuscitation guidelines such as those from the American Heart Association.

Topics Covered:

  • CPR for adults, children & infants
  • AED usage
  • Airway management (OPA, NPA)
  • Choking management
  • Recovery position

Practical:

  • CPR manikin practice
  • AED simulation
  • Two-rescuer CPR drills

5. First Aid & Basic Trauma Care

Topics Covered:

  • Wound care & bleeding control
  • Fractures & splinting
  • Burns management
  • Shock management
  • Poisoning & bites
  • Heat stroke & hypothermia

Practical:

  • Bandaging techniques
  • Splint application
  • Patient lifting & moving techniques

6. Pharmacology for EMT (Basic)

Topics Covered:

  • Drug classifications
  • Routes of administration
  • Basic emergency drugs:
    • Oxygen
    • Adrenaline
    • Nitroglycerin
    • Aspirin
    • Salbutamol
  • Medication safety

Practical:

  • Drug calculation basics
  • Nebulization
  • Oxygen delivery systems

7. Communication Skills & Professional Development

Topics Covered:

  • Patient communication
  • Breaking bad news
  • Teamwork & leadership
  • Stress management
  • Documentation skills

8. Clinical Posting – Year 1 (Basic Exposure)

  • Emergency Department observation
  • Ambulance ride-along (basic cases)
  • ICU exposure (observation only)
  • Minimum 3–4 months rotational posting

 YEAR 2 – ADVANCED EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE

1. Advanced Airway & Ventilation Management

Topics Covered:

  • Advanced airway anatomy
  • Endotracheal intubation (theory)
  • Supraglottic airway devices
  • Bag-Valve-Mask ventilation
  • Mechanical ventilators (basics)
  • Capnography

Practical:

  • Airway device insertion practice
  • Ventilation monitoring

2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Following guidelines similar to those issued by the American Heart Association.

Topics Covered:

  • Cardiac arrest algorithms
  • ECG interpretation (basic)
  • Defibrillation & cardioversion
  • Arrhythmia recognition
  • Acute coronary syndrome
  • Stroke management

Practical:

  • ECG reading practice
  • Defibrillator handling
  • Mega code simulation

3. Trauma Emergency Management

Topics Covered:

  • Primary & secondary survey
  • Head injury & spinal injury
  • Chest trauma
  • Abdominal trauma
  • Polytrauma management
  • Triage systems

Practical:

  • Cervical collar application
  • Spine board usage
  • Trauma simulations

4. Medical Emergencies

Topics Covered:

  • Respiratory emergencies (Asthma, COPD)
  • Cardiac emergencies
  • Diabetic emergencies
  • Seizures
  • Renal emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Obstetric emergencies
  • Pediatric emergencies
  • Geriatric emergencies

5. Disaster Management & Mass Casualty Incidents

Topics Covered:

  • Disaster types (natural & man-made)
  • Incident Command System
  • START triage method
  • Ambulance disaster setup
  • Field hospital basics

Practical:

  • Mock disaster drill
  • Mass casualty triage exercise

6. Advanced Pharmacology

Topics Covered:

  • Emergency cardiac drugs
  • IV fluids & shock management
  • Analgesics
  • Sedatives (theory)
  • Drug calculations & infusion rates

7. Emergency Procedures

Topics Covered:

  • IV cannulation
  • Intraosseous access (theory)
  • Suctioning
  • Wound suturing (basic theory)
  • ECG lead placement
  • Catheterization (assisting role)

Practical:

  • IV insertion practice
  • ECG recording
  • Suction procedure

 

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