The Emergency Medical Technician - Basic course is a one term, seven-credit course with 69 hours of lecture and 72 hours of laboratory. 

The program focuses on control of the emergency scene, patient assessment and management of patients in the field or in an ambulance. 

Successful completion of the program enables you to take the Maryland State and National EMT-B exams.

• Attendance in all classes is mandatory.
• There is a fee for the state and national exams.
• Affiliation with an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) jurisdiction is required for state certification.