ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 60 Credit Hours Program Description: The Associates of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services prepares individuals who are seeking career advancement and increased employment opportunities in the field of Emergency Medical Services. The combination of the EMT-Paramedic curriculum and the general education courses offered by Health Career Institute will enable the student to obtain an Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services.  For more info see catalog ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - FIRE SCIENCE 60 Credit Hours Program Description:  The Associates of Science Degree Fire Science prepares individuals who are seeking career advancement and increased employment opportunities. The combination of the Fire Science curriculum and the general education courses offered by Health Career Institute will enable the student to obtain an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science.  For more info see catalog EMT-Basic The EMT-Basic Program is designed to prepare the student for a career in Emergency Medicine to be certified in the state of Florida as an Emergency Medical Technician who is also ready for National Certification exam upon graduation. This entry level program consists of lectures, labs, clinical rotations and field ride times. This 1994 D.O.T. National Standard Curriculum incorporates all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service, pre-hospital provider and or other specialized service becoming a vital link in the health care team chain. Upon successful completion of the program a Diploma is granted. This is a pre-requisite for Paramedic. For more info see catalog Meeting Student Needs Creating Great Futures Health Career Institute 1764 North Congress Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Phone: 561-586-0121 Fax: 561-471-4010 EMT-Paramedic The paramedic program prepares the graduate to function in a pre-hospital setting at an advanced level and to be able to demonstrate this advanced knowledge in patient assessments, administration of medications, EKG monitoring, and advanced resuscitation procedures. The program consists of lectures labs hospital and ride times in accordance with the latest DOT curriculum standards. The Paramedic Program will prepare the student to take the Florida State Paramedic or National Registry exam. Upon successful completion of the program a Diploma is granted. This may be applied as credit earned to an AS in EMS. For more info see catalog BLS-CPR   Upon completion of this class for the health care provider, the participant will be able to describe the links in the American Heart Association (AHA) Chain of survival.  This will include the call to 911, performing 1 and 2 rescuer CPR with rescue breathing using mouth to mouth, face shield, mouth to mask, and bag mask device, and relieving foreign body airway obstruction for the adult, child, or infant victim. More Info, Registration, Schedule PALS The completely redesigned American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on new science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.. More Info, Registration, Schedule Fire Officer This program will provide the training and courses required for certification as Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II and will prepare the graduate for career advancement in a variety of technical and supervisory positions within the fire service. Call an Advisor for more info 561-586-0121 Fire Inspector  This program will provide the training and courses required for certification as Fire Inspector and will prepare the graduate for career advancement in a variety of technical and supervisory positions within the fire service. Call an Advisor for more info 561-586-0121 Distance Learning / On-Line   These courses can be taken, depending on availability, at the student's convenience. This allows students to pursue degree programs that they otherwise might not be able to. Through general education students will gain the skills and knowledge they desire for personal enrichment and career advancement. Call an Advisor for more info 561-586-0121 Program Offerings NRP / ITLS (BTLS) These comprehensive courses are designed for providers who are first to evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. The courses provide complete training in the skills needed for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and transportation of trauma patients. The ITLS Basic course provides the core of knowledge and skills appropriate for all levels of EMS personnel, including EMT-Bs, first responders and other technicians. The ITLS Advanced course builds on this knowledge, emphasizing evaluation steps and sequencing as well as techniques for resuscitating and packaging patients. ITLS Advanced is appropriate for advanced EMTs, paramedics, trauma nurses, physicians and other advanced EMS personnel. Call an Advisor for more info 561-586-0121 ACLS  Upon completion of this class the participant will be able to know how to manage cardiorespiratory emergencies by using the systematic ACLS guidelines of the American Heart Association, (AHA).  You will know how to evaluate and manage a sudden adult respiratory arrest, VF/VT arrest, asystole, pulseless electrical activity, bradycardias, stable and unstable tachycardias, acute coronary syndromes and acute stroke More Info, Registration, Schedule New Class Fliers Spring 2012 Schedule Application