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How to Register

Access the Adult Registration link above

Register online; review the assessment testing/waiver information to determine if you need to take an assessment test prior to registering or if you qualify for a waiver.

  1. If you qualify for a waiver, continue to PayPal to pay the registration fee and complete the registration forms.
  2. The payment & registration will be transmitted electronically and you will receive your receipt/schedule via email.
  3. If you need to schedule an assessment test, call (661)575-1028 or email aratliff@avhsd.org . Upon successful completion, follow the steps below to register in person.
  • Register in person; complete and print the registration forms at home or the AVROP.
  1. Bring the forms to the AVROP office where one of our courteous staff can assist you with the registration process.
  2. Pay the registration fees with cash or a credit/debit card.

If applicable please

CLICK HERE to review the Preclusions from EMT certification due to criminal background. If there are additional questions about a particular situation please contact;

Joan Lockwood (562)347-1690; jlockwood@dhs.lacounty.gov or Lucy Adams (562)347-1640; ladams@dhs.lacounty.gov

If you require assistance with registration please call (661)575-1010
Emergency Medical Technician

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The AVROP comprehensive Emergency Medical Technician Program

prepares adult students for careers in Emergency Medical services. Course content includes instruction in basic anatomy, physiology, terminology, and legal and ethical responsibilities. Hands-on training includes: patient assessment and movement techniques; vital signs; addressing respiratory, cardiopulmonary, and circulatory emergencies.

As an L.A. County approved training center, AVROP provides the education and skills needed to become a nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician* and be sucessful in an Emergency Medical Services career path!! Includes an American Heart Association BLS CPR class.

Many people choose to train in EMT to test their interest in health care before going on to higher education or training. Starting a career as an EMT can be a launching point into other professions in the medical/emergency services industry such as:

  • Paramedic
  • Ambulance Driver/Attendant
  • Emergency Dispatcher
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Center Staff
  • Firefighter
  • Law Enforcement
  • Military Personnel
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Medical Assisting
  • Registered Nurse
  • Physician
  • Emergency Medical Director
  • Medical/Clinical Laboratory
  • Other Health care Support

 

How do I Qualify to Become a Certified EMT?
  1. Successfully complete the AVROP EMT Program with an 80% or higher.
  2. AVROP submits confirmation of successful completion to authorize student eligibility to take the NREMT exam.
  3. Schedule an examination time to take the NREMT** (available at the AVROP via Pearson VUE). Click the following link for complete instructions:

Follow These Steps to Take The NREMT Exam

EMT training must meet the minimum requirements as set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) standards for curriculum. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is a private organization which offers certification exams based on NHTSA guidelines. Currently NHTSA exams are used in 46 states as the sole basis for certification at one or more EMT certification levels. EMT's are certified according to their level of training and individual states set their own standards for certification or licensure. The AVROP EMT program is approved by the County of Los Angeles and meets or exceeds all required curriculum standards.

Printable EMT FAQ SHEET

For more information on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and L.A. County Health Services requirements visit the following web sites:

www.nremt.org

http://ems.dhs.lacounty.gov/Certification/Cert.htm

* Students total course score must be 80% or higher to qualify to take the NREMT exam and become certified. NREMT may have other requirements or restrictions and it is the student’s responsibility to meet these requirements.

**Students are responsible for the NREMT exam fees; they are not included in the AVROP EMT Program registration fee.

 

 

 

According to the Bureau of Labor & Statistics

Employment for EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2018. Job prospects should be good, particularly in cities and private ambulance services.

Growth in this occupation is due in large part to increasing call volume due to aging population. As a large segment of the population—aging members of the baby boom generation—becomes more likely to have medical emergencies, demand will increase for EMTs and paramedics. In addition, the time that EMTs and paramedics must spend with each patient is increasing as emergency departments across the country are experiencing overcrowding.

In addition, hospitals are increasingly specializing in treating a particular illness or injury. This results in more patients needing to be transferred to the hospital best able to treat them. Most patients must be transferred by ambulance, so their condition can be monitored en route. Therefore, more demand for transfers between hospitals increases the demand for the services of EMTs and paramedics. 

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos101.htm

SKILLS ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SHOULD POSSESS

Due to the specialized nature of the situations and the responsibilities encountered by Emergency Medical Professionals, the AVROP EMT Program incorporates similar methods used by law enforcement and fire department academies. These methods instill the importance of the vital characteristics, skills, and work ethics needed to excel, these include:

  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Leadership
  • Confidence
  • Responsibility
  • Attention to Detail

 
  • Respect
  • Adaptation
  • Self-Control
  • Organization
  • Safety
  • Punctuality
  • Discipline