Emergency Medical Technician
Program Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides the practical skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level EMT positions and offers EMT professionals the opportunity to advance their careers as paramedics. It prepares students to respond to and provide life-saving care during both emergent and non-emergent incidents involving victims of illness or injury. Students also learn to deliver non-emergent patient care and inter-facility transportation. Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement, students will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT-B written exam for certification.
Learn more about the program on the Emergency Medical Services website.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to perform as competent, entry-level EMTs in accordance with Title 22, providing life-saving care during emergent and non-emergent incidents that involve victims of illness or injury.
- Graduates will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT-B written exam for certification.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician program are prepared for entry-level positions in emergency medical and healthcare settings, such as ambulance service, including inter-facility, critical care transport units, and 911 emergency response; hospital emergency departments (as ED technicians); fire departments (as firefighter-EMTs); event and industrial medical standby teams; search and rescue or disaster response organizations; law enforcement and public safety agencies (as tactical or support EMTs); pathways to advanced healthcare careers, including paramedic, nursing, and other allied health professions.
Award Type(s)
- CA = Certificate of Achievement
Units Required
- Certificate(s): 16
Certificate Requirements
Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Technician
- Units: 16
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 50 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE | 5 |
| EMS 52 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A | 5 |
| EMS 53 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B | 6 |
| Total Units | 16 | |