Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - EMT6
This certificate provides introductory didactic and experiential learning outcomes to successfully provide the scope of care of the Emergency Medical Technician. This is a one semester certificate program.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| AHS 114 | Basic First Aid | 1 |
| EMS 105 | Emergency Medical Care I | 4 |
| EMS 106 | Emergency Medical Care II | 4 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
Student must complete RDG 100 as needed prior to enrollment in EMT coursework.
Work Keys scores of five for Reading for Information and four for Locating Information would satisfy reading prerequisite.
EMT7 is not available for Title IV financial aid. Eligible students may receive Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA). FAFSA is not required. The FAFSA waiver may be submitted for LTA only. Additional financial assistance may be available to offset the cost of tuition and fees for qualified applicants.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
To provide education in the proper pre-hospital emergency care of sick and injured patients according to National EMS scope of practice model and state regulations to enable program graduates to become Emergency Medical Technicians upon completion of licensure qualifications.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will acquire the skills and knowledge required to assess and mange patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions, and traumatic injuries as an EMT.
- The students will demonstrate and employ the professional attributes expected of the EMT.
- Students will perform and demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and wellness, as well as safety of others.
- The student will perform the duties of an EMT with regard for medical-legal and ethical issues, function successfully under supervision/direction, and within the scope of practice.
- Develop an awareness of the entrance requirements for careers in the emergency medical services.
- Students will apply critical thinking skills necessary to utilize appropriate strategies and tactics to safely manage incidents in emergency medical operations.