Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program
EMH1 - 201003
Program Description
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician technical certificate of credit covers both the U.S. Department of Transportation 1985 Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Curriculum and the 1994 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Curriculum. The Advanced EMT Program is designed to provide additional training and increased knowledge and skills in specific aspects of advanced life support above the basic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced EMT/85 certification examination and receive Georgia licensure as an Advanced EMT.
Program Specific Information
EMSP courses begin Fall Semester. Contact Program Advisor for specifics.
Program Length & Availability
1 Semester
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Licensure Information
Upon successful completion of the EMT technical certificate of credit, students may be able to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT certification examination https://www.nremt.org/rwd
After successful completion of the NREMT examination for EMT, students may apply for Georgia state licensure through the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). https://dph.georgia.gov/EMS
Admissions Requirements
Must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 10 Hours
| EMSP 1510 | Advanced Concepts for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1520 | Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1530 | Clinical Applications for the AEMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1540 | Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 10
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Apply for Graduation
| EMSP 1510 | Advanced Concepts for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1520 | Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1530 | Clinical Applications for the AEMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1540 | Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 10
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Additional Program Information
AEMT National Registry Pass Rate
|
Year Attempted
|
Attempted The Exam
|
First Attempt Pass
|
Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts
|
Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts
|
Failed All 6 Attempts
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Eligible for Retest
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Did Not Complete Within 2 Years
|
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2021
|
22
|
68%
|
82%
|
82%
|
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
|
2020
|
12
|
42% (5)
|
58% (7)
|
58% (7)
|
0% (0)
|
42% (5)
|
0% (0)
|
|
2019
|
36
|
56% (20)
|
78% (28)
|
86% (31)
|
3% (1)
|
11% (4)
|
0% (0)
|
|
2018
|
57
|
75% (43)
|
93% (53)
|
98% (56)
|
0% (0)
|
2% (1)
|
0% (0)
|
|
2017
|
42
|
74% (31)
|
86% (36)
|
90% (38)
|
0% (0)
|
0% (0)
|
10% (4)
|
|
2016
|
19
|
68% (13)
|
79% (15)
|
84% (16)
|
0% (0)
|
0% (0)
|
16% (3)
|