EMT Training in Honolulu
An EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician trained in basic life support. An EMT differs from a MICT, Mobile Intensive Care Technician or EMT-P, who is trained in basic and advanced life support and invasive medical techniques. EMTs are trained to administer basic life support intervention, set splints, perform CPR, and assist paramedics, who provide more advanced life support procedures, such as administering intravenous (IV) medications and installing breathing tubes.
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Kapiolani Community College
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Kapiolani Community College (KCC) offers both EMT and MICT training and certification through their Department of Emergency Medical Services. The EMT program offers 400 hours of training during a one-semester course to prepare students for an EMT-Intermediate certification examination. Students who pass the exam, which is based on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, receive certification and a license from the State Board of Medical Examiners.
Prerequisites and Admission
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KCC requires each EMT student to have full cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification before enrolling in the program. Applicants must also submit proof of high school graduation, and applicable college transcripts, a copy of their driver's license, as well as documentation of any work or volunteer experience. The program requires at least three references and an interview with the EMT admission committee.
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Gaining Experience
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The City and County of Honolulu offers internship and contract opportunities for EMTs through the Honolulu EMS Division.
MICT Training
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To get licensed as a MICT, EMTs who have worked at least a year and responded to at least 200 emergency calls are eligible for the MICT training program at KCC, which involves 1,250 hours of training over an 18-month period to prepare students for a license exam. An EMT who has worked for the City and County of Honolulu for at least a year may apply for the Mobile Emergency Care Specialist Training Program, which is a work-study program that assists students with school expenses.
Honolulu EMS
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EMTs and MICTs can be employed by Honolulu EMS (Emergency Medical Services), which is responsible for providing emergency medical care and services to Hawaii residents and visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Benefits
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The annual salary of an EMT I in 2007 was $32,844. In addition to salary, EMTs receive overtime compensation, 21 days of vacation per year, 21 days of sick leave per year, a 25-year retirement plan, health insurance benefits for the EMT and her family (including vision and dental), paid training and continuing education, and other benefits such as life insurance, access to a credit union, and deferred compensation programs.
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References
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