Clinical EMT

This award has been approved by CCCS and the Higher Learning Commission.  It has also been submitted to the U.S. Department of Education (ED), but is currently under review and not eligible for financial aid at this time. Upon ED approval, this statement will be removed and a note placed in our Catalog Addendum noting the date of financial aid approval.

This certificate is a two-semester program designed prepare students for entry-level work in a variety of healthcare or emergency medical service environments, such as fire departments, private ambulance or emergency room facilities. The Clinical EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician that has expanded their knowledge and skills through professional development to better care for patients under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. This certificate will concentrate on Emergency Medical Services for a total of 24 credits and is attainable in two semesters. This certificate is comprised of didactic and experiential teaching, as well as clinical placements in the healthcare or emergency medical services field.

By completing Human Anatomy and Physiology coursework as elective requirements, the Clinical EMT certificate will also suffice as a pathway for individuals applying for paramedic school. Paramedic school applicants are encouraged to contact the paramedic school in which they are applying to determine entry requirements before selecting and completing their elective courses.

Requirements

Required Courses

EMS 121EMT Fundamentals

3

EMS 122EMT Medical Emergencies

4

EMS 123EMT Trauma Emergencies

2

EMS 124EMT Special Considerations

2

EMS 170EMT Clinical

1

 

HPR 178Medical Terminology

1

or

HPR 208Medical Record Terminology

2

 

EMS 130EMT Intravenous Therapy

2

HPR 190Basic EKG Interpretation

2

Total Credit Hours:17-18

Select 6-7 credits of electives from below:

EMS 180EMT Clinical Internship

2

or

EMS 138Basic Simulation Lab

3

 

EMS 190EMT Professional Development

2

HPR 200Advanced ECG Interpretations

2

HPR 101Customer Service in Healthcare

2

HPR 119Computers in Health Care

2

BIO 106Basic Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab

4

Total Credit Hours:6-7

Total Credit Hours: 24-25

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