The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Cardiac course prepares students to provide
pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical
conditions and traumatic injuries. Area of study include; introduction to emergency
medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of AEMTs, anatomy and physiology,
medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the pre-hospital
setting and providing patient transportation.
This program is approved by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Division of Emergency
Medical Services and adheres to the National Emergency Medical Services Education
Standards, Rhode Island Curricula and Standards for EMT Training Programs and the
American Heart Association.
The course will include the following components:
- National Medications and Protocols
- Rhode Island Medications and Protocols
- Endotracheal Intubation Module (for Rhode Island state licensure)
- American Heart Association- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Successful completion of the course requirements, will allow students to apply for
the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) AEMT certification
exam and apply for licensure in Rhode Island for Emergency Medical Technician Cardiac.
Prerequisites:
- CPR for Healthcare Providers
NREMT Emergency Medical Technician certification
Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician Licensure
Proof of Immunizations:
CCRI Immunization Form for Health Sciences Students must be complete prior to performing
clinical ER rotations.
Immunization Form
Background Check (BCI):
Students are required to have a national criminal background check. Persons convicted
of a crime, as defined by applicable state or federal law, cannot be offered admission
to Health Sciences programs until they have served their sentence, and their criminal
background check shows no evidence of criminal activity for at least seven years following
the completion of their sentence, probation and/or parole. The BCI can be obtained
from the Attorney General Julius C. Michaelson Customer Service Center, located at
4 Howard Avenue (in the Pastore Complex), Cranston, RI 02920, Phone: (401) 274-4400
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, a $35.00 check or money order only is required
Textbooks:
Advanced EMT: A Clinical - Reasoning Approach 2nd Ed.
By: Melissa Alexander, Richard Belle ISBN 0-13-442012-8
- NEW MyBradyLab -- Access Card -- for Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Reasoning Approach
By Melissa Alexander, Richard Belle|©2016|Access Code Card, Required for Class.
- Alternative is online text from Pearson
2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Provider Manual
American Heart Association ISBN 978-1-61669-772-3
Understanding 12 Lead EKGs 5th Ed.
By: Brenda M. Beasley ISBN-13: 978-013521341-4
- Alternative is online text from Pearson
2020 American Heart Association BLS Provider Manual ISBN:978-1-61669-768-6
Program Dates: January 20 - May 5, 2026
Cost: $1950
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VETERANS may choose to use VA Educational Benefits to cover the tuition for the related instruction
hours at CCRI. Please note: Veterans Certification Worksheet must be submitted EACH
semester in order to be certified / paid under VA Education benefits. Please contact
the VetSuccess on Campus coordinator at [email protected] or the CCRI Veteran Office at [email protected].
Veterans Certification Worksheet