HYBRID REMOTE EMT (H-REMT) - Two Week Course

The Hybrid Remote Emergency Medical Technician (HREMT) course combines 70 hrs of online curriculum with 100 hrs of in person training to provide intermediate to advanced medical skills for individuals working in remote areas of the world.  This course is self-guided and designed for self-motivated students seeking a REMT certification. This course is recommended for individuals who plan to work as medical practitioners in remote areas as well as outdoor professionals looking for a higher level of medical certification. This is an accredited Washington State EMT course and upon course completion, students can apply to the NREMT. Students will need to complete additional applications for individual State licensure upon completion of their course. 

The REMT course meets and exceeds wilderness medical standards by covering all Wilderness EMT (WEMT) curriculum, while also incorporating a select higher level of scope. This hands-on, intensive training course educates students in a wide range of skills and real-world scenarios. By combining the NREMT curriculum with the REMT curriculum, the HREMT enables successful students to work as an EMT in a wide variety of environments. The HREMT curriculum educates students on high-level medical skills and topics that include advanced wound closure (suturing and stapling), 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 Format

The HREMT includes 4 weeks of online learning followed by 10 days of in-person training, running Monday-Friday. The online curriculum is designed to be self guided. You will also have an instructor monitoring your online course work to help answer your questions. Once in person, a typical day will run from 8am to 5pm with about an hour lunch break. Please plan to check-in by 7:45 AM on the first day of class. The days will consist of short lectures, interactive labs, and realistic practice scenarios. 

Weekly Zoom Meetings 

Every Monday evening during the online component of your course there will be a 1-hour Zoom Meeting held by your instructor to allow you to ask questions and meet with them as a class. 

COURSE DURATION:
This course combines approximately 70 hours of online curriculum and 10 days of in-person training with additional days for clinical rotations. 

CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 8-12 hours of clinical rotations while on course. These will be scheduled over the weekends. 

CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED:
REMT (RMT),
EMT (NREMT)*,
Healthcare Provider CPR/AED (ECSI),
MCPIC (Medical Care Provider in Charge) — Starting in 2025

*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
• Required Immunizations by first day of course: 
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR),
• Hepatitis B,
• Varicella,
• Tetanus
• PPD (tuberculosis) within six months of course start date
• ability to lift 250 pounds with assistance,
• a copy of government-issued photo ID 

TEXTBOOKS:
The course requires the purchase of Pearson's MyLab Brady access code.  The MyLab platform provides essential digital resources and interactive tools integral to your coursework. The ISBN for the access code is 9780135479148.  Ensure you acquire these materials promptly to stay on track with the curriculum. 

COURSE FORMAT:
Non Residential - does not include food and lodging.

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.