Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program
EMJ1 - 201003
Program Description
The Emergency Medical Technician technical certificate of credit 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. This technical certificate of credit replaces the previous EMB1 "Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)" technical certificate of credit. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
Program Specific Information
EMSP courses begin Spring Semester. Contact Program Advisor for specifics.
Program Length & Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and 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 16 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 16
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| EMSP 1110 | Introduction to the EMT Profession | 3 |
| EMSP 1120 | EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology | 3 |
| EMSP 1130 | Medical Emergencies for the EMT | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Two
Apply for Graduation
| EMSP 1140 | Special Patient Populations | 3 |
| EMSP 1150 | Shock and Trauma for the EMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1160 | Clinical/Practical Apps/EMT | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Additional Program Information
EMT National Registry Pass Rate
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Year Attempted
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Attempted The Exam
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First Attempt Pass
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Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts
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Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts
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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
|
17
|
94% (16)
|
100% (17)
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100% (17)
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0% (0)
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0% (0)
|
0% (0)
|
|
2020
|
44
|
70% (31)
|
89% (39)
|
89% (39)
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0% (0)
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11% (5)
|
0% (0)
|
|
2019
|
43
|
95% (41)
|
98% (42)
|
98% (42)
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0% (0)
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2% (1)
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0% (0)
|
|
2018
|
57
|
95% (54)
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98% (56)
|
98% (56)
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0% (0)
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0% (0)
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2% (1)
|
|
2017
|
38
|
97% (37)
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97% (37)
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97% (37)
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0% (0)
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0% (0)
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3% (1)
|
|
2016
|
23
|
78% (18)
|
91% (21)
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91% (21)
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0% (0)
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0% (0)
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9% (2)
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