Accelerated Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program includes techniques of emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of a victim`s illness and injuries. Recognition and documentation of signs and symptoms of illness and injury, intervention, and evaluation of the intervention are integrated into the program. Techniques for assessment, administration of oxygen, use of specific immobilization devices, and preparation for transportation are other areas of the program.

EMT students will be challenged daily in class as they learn the crucial skills needed to perform in emergency medicine. The EMT program will take students with minimal to zero medical knowledge and in 20 weeks have them trained and prepared to assist people in their most critical time of need. EMTs are trained to handle events such as heart attacks, strokes, internal bleeding, diabetic problems, and trauma patients.

The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program is the first step towards a career in emergency medical services. The techniques taught in the program are in accordance with the state and national curriculum. Successful completion of this program will make students eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs certification examination in order to gain state certification.

This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Competency (CCT)
Academic Plan
Accelerated Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) (CER)
Academic Plan Code
1301N
Total Clock Hours Required
220
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Admissions criteria

17 1/2 years of age to enroll.

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Students must successfully complete 10 simulated clinical scenarios, the final cognitive exam and the NREMT Psychomotor Skills exam in order to complete the program.

EMC101 and EMC104 must be taken as a cohort and are not offered independently.

What You'll Learn
  • Demonstrate the administration of CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adults and children using methods that meet current BLS standards. (EMC101, EMC104)
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of medical, legal and ethical roles and scope of practice of an Emergency Medical Technician. (EMC101, EMC104)
  • Apply effective oral, written, and visual communication skills to manage an emergency response. (EMC101, EMC104)
  • Apply current technology to specific tasks related to emergency medical services. (EMC101, EMC104)
  • Collaborate with various populations in public safety systems. (EMC101, EMC104)
  • Demonstrate critical thinking through written, oral, and visual formats in various environments to manage diverse situations specific to an emergency response. (EMC101, EMC104)
  • Demonstrate patient advocacy with respect to cultural and individual differences. (EMC101, EMC104)
  • Demonstrate awareness of procedures to ensure patient, public, personnel, and personal safety. (EMC101, EMC104)
Program prerequisites
Course #Course TitleClock Hours
Program Prerequisites: Admitted to program.
Required courses
Course #Course TitleClock Hours
Clock Hours:220
EMC101CPR/Basic Cardiac Life Support6
EMC104Basic Emergency Medical Technology214

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