Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMJ1, Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Description

The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Program Approval

The Emergency Medical Technican (EMT) program is approved by Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST).

Licensure/Certification Information

Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
60 55 34 N/A

Other Conditions of Admission

Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Location(s)

Waycross

Classes may be offered on the following campuses:

Alma

Baxley

Brunswick

Jesup

Required Courses

EMSP 1110Introduction to the EMT Profession

3

EMSP 1120Assess/Airway Management & Pharmacology

3

EMSP 1130Medical Emergencies for the EMT

3

EMSP 1140Special Patient Populations

3

EMSP 1150Shock & Trauma for the EMT

3

EMSP 1160Clinical & Practical Applications for the EMT

1

Total Credit Hours: 16