Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide quality training and education to our students. The field of EMS is one of excitement and constant change. As a graduate of our program, the student will be highly skilled and ready to meet the challenges presented in the pre-hospital environment.
Admissions Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must achieve regular admission status with the college
- Must be current on immunizations before clinical rotation begins
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
EMT Basic Level
The Basic EMT certification level has been reintroduced by the State Office of EMS to address primarily the needs of fire departments to meet NFPS requirements for the training of firefighters. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the National Registry Basic EMT Examination and receive certification at the basic level.
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Program Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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EMS 1101 |
Introduction to EMT Profession |
4 |
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EMS 1103 |
Patient Assessment for the EMT |
2 |
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EMS 1105 |
Airway Management for the EMT |
2 |
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EMS 1107 |
Medical & Behavioral Emergencies for the EMT |
3 |
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EMS 1109 |
Assessment & Management across the Lifespan for the EMT |
2 |
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EMS 1111 |
Trauma Emergencies & WMD Response |
4 |
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EMS 1113 |
Clinical Applications for the EMT |
1 |
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EMS 1115 |
Practical Applications for the EMT |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
20 |
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EMT Intermediate Level
The EMT-Intermediate Level curriculum requires a student to successfully complete the above Basic EMT courses, receive National Registry Basic EMT certification, or have a current and valid NREMT Basic EMT certification, and successfully complete the courses below course to be eligible to meet the requirements for EMT — Intermediate certification.
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Program Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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EMS 1201 |
Pharmacology & Shock/Trauma for EMT-Intermediate |
3 |
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EMS 1203 |
Clinical Applications for EMT-Intermediate I |
1 |
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EMS 1205 |
Clinical Applications for EMT-Intermediate II |
1 |
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EMS 1207 |
Practical Applications for the EMT-Intermediate |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
27 |
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