This healthcare pathway prepares students for careers in emergency medical response throughout Georgia. Students develop skills in patient assessment, emergency care procedures, and professional response to medical emergencies. The program emphasizes quick decision-making and patient care under stressful conditions. Georgia's communities need trained emergency responders. The pathway prepares graduates for EMR positions and advancement to higher certification levels.
Curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, emergency medical assessment, treatment procedures, patient communication, and safety protocols. Students learn to respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate care. The pathway emphasizes professionalism and patient advocacy. Students understand HIPAA and ethical considerations. Field experiences with emergency services develop practical response skills. Students engage with Georgia's emergency medical professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for EMR certification and positions with fire departments or ambulance services.
Georgia's communities and expanding emergency response needs create career opportunities.
Emergency Medical Responder at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in emergency medical assessment, treatment procedures, and patient communication. Students must understand emergency protocols.
Courses emphasize emergency response skills and patient care decision-making. EMR certification and advancement pathways are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare Science |
| Essentials of Healthcare |
| Emergency Medical Responder |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
- ✓NOCTI Health Assistant
- ✓Medical Terminology Certification
- ✓Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- ✓CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- ✓First Aid
- ✓Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- ✓Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
EMT-Basic
Entry LevelSalary range: $35,290 - $45,930
Paramedic
ExperiencedSalary range: $35,290 - $45,930
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with fire departments, ambulance services, and emergency response organizations throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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