Nurse to EMT Bridge Course
Overview
The RN/LPN to EMT course is designed for the RN/LPN who has extensive emergency medicine or critical/intensive care experience who is interested in becoming a nationally registered EMT-Basic. The course is an intensive 24-hour course that will supplement previous emergency medical knowledge. This course is comprised of hands-on practical skills plus a limited amount of lecture.
Course Goal
The State of North Dakota, along with the North Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association has identified a looming crisis in the number of volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians throughout North Dakota. Several steps are being taken in order to increase the number of EMTs in North Dakota in order to help smaller rural communities cover emergency medical situations. Many RN/LPN’s are already living in rural communities but are not properly trained in EMS operations and job specific skills like applying backboards and staying safe on the scene of an accident. They are truly an untapped resource. This course is being offered to nurses with the goal of preparing them to take the National Registry of EMTs Basic written and practical exams.
Dates/Times
Future courses to be determined - please call Sherm for more information.
Classes typically occur on one weekend and meet from 6 PM-10 PM on Friday and 8 AM - 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Fees
Fees for this course are $350.00 plus books and testing fees (approximately $200.00).
Nursing Contact Hours
20.2 Hours
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by CNE-Net, the education division of the North Dakota Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's commission on Accreditation.
Contact Sherm at 701-364-1754 if you have questions.
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