REMOTE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (REMT)

The Remote Emergency Medical Technician (REMT) course meets and exceeds wilderness medical standards by covering all Wilderness EMT (WEMT) curriculum, while also incorporating select higher-level capabilities. This hands-on, intensive training course educates students in a wide range of skills and real-world scenarios. Students receive the EMT certification through the National Registry of EMT’s.

Overview:
The REMT enables participants to successfully work as an EMT in a wide variety of environments. REMT curriculum educates students on high-level medical skills and topics that include advanced wound closure (suturing and stapling), foley catheterization, antibiotic therapy, IV administration, sick call and primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and childbirth.

Additionally, the course covers travel medicine, telemedicine, medical kit integration, lifting and moving patients, advanced airway management, oxygen administration, shock, thoracic trauma, head injuries, dental emergencies, musculoskeletal injuries, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, mass-casualty incidents, anaphylaxis, cold and heat emergencies, altitude, immersion, submersion, and more.

COURSE DURATION: 26 days, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. One night each week will involve an evening commitment for night scenarios. 

CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 8-12 hours of clinical rotations while on course. Required Immunizations for by first day of course: 

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella
• Tetanus
• PPD (tuberculosis) within six months of course start date

CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED:
REMT (RMT),
EMT (NREMT)*,
Healthcare Provider CPR/AED (ECSI). 

*Please note that upon successful completion of Remote Medical Training's REMT course, students will receive a REMT certification and become eligible to take the NREMT certification exam. Successful completion of the NREMT exam will be required to become a nationally-registered EMT. For more information about the steps necessary to earn a NREMT certification, follow this link: nremt.org. 

RECERTIFICATION INTERVAL:
REMT: Three years
CPR: Two years 

PREREQUISITES:

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 250 pounds with assistance
• A copy of government-issued photo ID 

COURSE FORMAT:
Non-Residential: food and lodging are not included with this course.  Students should expect to spend at least one weekend on a clinical rotation.

Bellingham, Washington, nestled between the stunning landscapes of the Puget Sound and the North Cascades, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. This charming city offers a plethora of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, and sailing. With its proximity to pristine natural areas like Mount Baker and the San Juan Islands, Bellingham provides endless opportunities for adventure and exploration.

Bellingham is an ideal location for providing remote medical training due to its diverse and challenging environments, which are perfect for real-world scenario-based learning. Additionally, the community's strong emphasis on outdoor recreation and health creates a supportive environment for medical training programs focused on wilderness medicine, search and rescue, and emergency response.