An Emergency Department Technician (EDT) assesses and manages a wide range of emergency conditions including respiratory, genitor-urinary, and cardiac emergencies. They also assist in wound care and the application of orthopedic splinting devices. Also necessary is familiarization with specialized medical equipment and the ability to communicate effectively with other medical personnel, the patient, and the patient’s family in emergency situations.
Certificate of Achievement
This certificate has a total of 52 – 61 credits and is usually completed in four (4) quarters. It prepares participants for entry-level positions in emergency departments.
See the full Certificate of Achievement curriculum.
Requirements
- Admission to Bellevue College as a credit student.
- Basic computer skills and access to a computer with Internet access is highly recommended
- Placement by assessment into ENGL&101 for advanced classes.
- Successful completion of both Foundation and Program courses.
The following table outlines the Emergency Department Technician Certificate program as of Fall 2016:
| Foundation Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| AHE 100 | Introduction to Healthcare | 5 Cr. |
| AHE 110 | Medical Terminology | 5 Cr. |
| AHE 120 | Safety for Healthcare | 2 Cr. |
| BIOL 108 - OR - AHE 130 - OR - * t BIOL 241 - AND - * t BIOL 242 | Human Biology - - - Human Systems - - - Anatomy & Physiology I - - - Anatomy & Physiology II | 6 Cr. - - - 5 Cr. - - - 6 Cr. - - - 6 Cr. |
Sub-Total Foundation: | 17-18 Cr. |
AND
| Emergency Department Program Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| AHEL 110 | Introduction to Phlebotomy | 5 Cr. |
| AHEP 100 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 Cr. |
| AHEE 120 | Emergency Department Skills | 3 Cr. |
| AHEE 122 | Emergency Department Diagnostics | 3 Cr. |
| AHEE 124 | Emergency Department Procedures | 3 Cr. |
| AHEE 128 | Emergency Department Practicum (Externship) | 5 Cr. |
Sub-Total EDT: | 22 Cr. |
Total EDT Certificate: 52-61 Cr.
BOLD courses are the standard department recommendation, any listed course may be selected as an alternative. Courses not listed, though of equivalent content (including transfer) may be eligible for substitution following the Bellevue College transfer and/or substitution policies.
* Both BIOL&241 and BIOL&242 must be completed to meet the anatomy and physiology standard, if this option is selected.
t Some courses have defined prerequisite or placement standards, please see the course catalog for requirements for these courses.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible for Washington State MA-P (phlebotomist) certification. Please see the Phlebotomy Certification (MA-P) outline under “Current Students”, and read the description for the “non-traditional program“.
Career Opportunities
The job of emergency department technician is a mid-level position.
Last Updated March 20, 2020
