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The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course is intended to prepare the student for an entry-level position in emergency medical services at the basic provider level. The program is intensive and addresses human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and a wide variety of medical conditions as well as how to medically manage an individual suffering from a medical or traumatic event. The course material is presented through lectures, skill labs, written and practical evaluation sessions, self-study, and actual clinical observation. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible for the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services written certification examination.