Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program
ED91 – 202512
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 "EMJ1: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)" 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
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.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours
| EMSP 1210 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Theory I | 3 |
| EMSP 1211 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Lab I | 2 |
| EMSP 1220 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Theory II | 3 |
| EMSP 1221 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Lab II | 3 |
| EMSP 1230 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Clinical | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 12 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| EMSP 1210 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Theory I | 3 |
| EMSP 1211 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Lab I | 2 |
| EMSP 1220 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Theory II | 3 |
| EMSP 1221 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Lab II | 3 |
| EMSP 1230 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Clinical | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
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
|
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)
|
0% (0)
|
11% (5)
|
0% (0)
|
|
2019
|
43
|
95% (41)
|
98% (42)
|
98% (42)
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0% (0)
|
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)
|
2% (1)
|
|
2017
|
38
|
97% (37)
|
97% (37)
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97% (37)
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0% (0)
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0% (0)
|
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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