EMT-Emergency Medical Technician

Train to Respond. Prepare to Save Lives. The Jamaica Rescue Academy Limited (JRA) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program prepares aspiring emergency medical professionals with the knowledge, practical skills, and field experience needed to pursue opportunities in emergency medical services (EMS). Through a structured combination of online instruction, hands-on practical training, clinical simulation, and supervised ambulance experience, students develop essential competencies in patient assessment, emergency medical care, trauma management, resuscitation, and ambulance operations. Based in Jamaica, JRA is committed to strengthening emergency response capabilities by developing knowledgeable, skilled, and professionally prepared responders.

Programme Duration and Structure The EMT Programme is delivered over a period of six (6) months, blending theoretical instruction, skills lab practice, and supervised field experience. • Classroom & Practical Sessions: 288 hours (theory and skills laboratory) • Online Sessions • Face-To-Face Sessions • Hospital Clinical Experience: Minimum of 32 hours in an emergency or clinical setting • Ambulance Ride-Along Experience: Minimum of 200 hours with a licensed ambulance service • Total Programme Hours: At least 520 hours Throughout the course, students are evaluated through written exams, practical skills assessments, and supervised field performance. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to sit for EMT certification examinations and to perform competently in both public and private emergency medical service systems.

Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment, airway management, bleeding control, CPR, AED use, and basic life support procedures. 2. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to assess and manage patients in medical and trauma emergencies. 3. Operate within the legal and ethical parameters of EMS practice, maintaining patient confidentiality, professionalism, and respect. 4. Perform safe lifting, moving, and patient transport techniques in accordance with standard EMS procedures. 5. Communicate effectively with patients, team members, dispatchers, and hospital personnel. 6. Function as part of a coordinated emergency response team in prehospital, interfacility, and disaster environments.

Admission and Program Requirements Applicants must complete JRA's admissions process, meet the requirements for their cohort, participate in scheduled classes and practical sessions, pass the required assessments, and complete the required field and clinical learning hours. The program is offered on a tuition-free basis under applicable cohort terms. JRA membership, textbooks, and other participation-related expenses may apply. Contact JRA for current admission requirements and fees.