Course Overview: Advanced Emergency Patient Care
This course is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for managing complex emergency medical situations.
Managing Critical Conditions and Interventions
Students will develop competence in advanced patient assessment, the use of advanced airway devices, intravenous therapy, and the management of patients experiencing non-traumatic chest pain, bronchoconstriction-related breathing difficulties, severe allergic reactions, and altered mental status due to diabetic emergencies or narcotic overdoses. Instruction includes appropriate pharmacological interventions tailored to each condition.
The course includes approximately 104 hours of classroom instruction, divided between lectures and hands-on skills labs, along with an additional 20 to 40 hours of clinical observation to reinforce practical application in real-world settings.
Prerequisites
To be eligible for the course, candidates must meet the following entry requirements:
- Certified as a Vermont or National EMT
- Affiliation with a Vermont-licensed Advanced Life Support (ALS) service
- Pass a written entrance exam
Academic Credit and Non-Credit Options
Academic Credit Option
Students seeking academic credit for EMT Basic and EMT Advanced must enroll in both a lecture and lab section equaling 6 credits. See Course Schedule page for details and registration information.
Non-Credit Option
Students enrolling for non-credit should contact the instructor, Chris Lamonda, at christoper.lamonda@med.uvm.edu for registration instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for the REMS AEMT course?
To be eligible you must hold a current Vermont or National EMT certification and be affiliated with a Vermont-licensed Advanced Life Support (ALS) service organization.
What is the entrance exam?
The entrance exam is 150 multiple choice questions based on the DOT Emergency Medical Technician Basic (1994) curriculum. The exam may only be taken once per course application. To take the entrance exam contact christopher.lamonda@med.uvm.edu. All applicants must pass the exam with a score of 80% or better.
How long is the course?
The course is 104 hours equally divided between lectures and skills labs. In addition, students are required to complete clinical objectives. The clinical observation time varies, however, the average student will spend between 20 and 40 hours in addition to classroom and personal study time. Note that the clinical requirement is time intensive during the later part of the course and students should carefully assess their personal and work needs during the time of the course.