EMS/Pre-Med
It is an honor to be a staff member of Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy!
I began my career in the medial field as an Army Combat Medic (68W). As a medic I worked under different medical echelons such as ambulance platoons, ambulance companies, medical treatment facilities, and emergency rooms. I trained and led soldiers as Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant. I proudly served as a medic for 20 years and I currently hold an EMT instructor certification.
Dedication, compassion, knowledge, and strong work ethics are traits I hold dearly and believe every student should be held accountable for. As an instructor, I am dedicated to provide students with rigorous standards and support. I am committed to enchancing each student's education and well-being. Communication between teacher, student, and parents is the key for success. It is my personal policy to maintain open and unconditional lines of communication with students and their parents.
--Mrs. Maria Vega
STAFF
Meet our Instructor:
Maria Vega
- Nationally Registered EMT
- EMT Primary Instructor
- Master's Degree (Science-Counseling), Long Island University
- Bachelor's Degree (Science Pedagogy) Western Governors University
- 1SG U.S. Army (Ret)--20 years
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
COURSE SEQUENCE
Students who Major in Emergency Medical Services will take the following courses:
This course sequence pertains to the school year 2023-24 and forward
9th-Freshmen Studies
10th-Principles of Health Science
11th-Medical Terminology
12th-EMT Basic and EMT Lab
We also encourage all EMS students to Minor in one of the following areas starting in their Jr. year:
Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice (supplementary program)
Forensic Science
9-1-1 Dispatch
Recommended Coursework Includes:
11th-AP Biology
12th-AP Psychology
