Emergency Medical Technician

Program Description:

This course prepares students to meet the requirements for employment as an EMT. It adheres to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, The National EMS Educational Standards, the Instructor Guidelines Published in January 2009, and the Washington State Amended EMS Educational Standards. The EMT Class is a stressful, fast-paced course that requires both cognitive and psychomotor skills working together. Our process prepares you to achieve the best outcome for the citizen that activates the Emergency Medical System (EMS), thus requesting the services provided by EMT’s, Paramedics, and Hospital staff. We train each EMT to be competent enough to not only meet the minimum skills and knowledge required to pass the course and certification exams, but also instill competence and confidence to treat their own families, friends, and community when needed. We will help you develop critical thinking skills needed for this environment.

For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Successful completion of this course earns students the opportunity to take the National Registry EMT Certification Exam Demonstrate ethical behaviors, such as confidentiality, empathy and understanding in the workplace.

• Emergency Medical Technician (COT)