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Students are enrolled into the Emergency Medical Technician program each semester. You must successfully complete the required pre-requisite course before admission to the program. The Emergency Medical Technician program is offered every semester.  On the Medical Center Campus courses are offered during the evening hours in a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday offering on the Medical Center Campus. Additionally, a Friday afternoon/evening program is offered at the Medical Center Campus. EMT courses offered at Homestead Campus are provided on a Tuesday/Thursday evening offering. At the North Campus a 3-day a week offering is provided.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CURRICULUM


Pre-requisite Courses

 Course Title

Credits

 

 Major Courses – 1st Semester

 

EMS 1059

First Responder** 

1 credit

EMS 1059L

First Responder Laboratory** 

1 credit

 

Total

2 credits

 

 

Major Courses – 2nd Semester

 

EMS 1119 

Emergency Medical Technician

4 credits

EMS 1119L

Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory

3 credits

EMS 1431

EMT Hospital/Field Experience

2 credits

 

Total

9 credits

 

Grand Total

11 Credits


**DENOTES A COURSE THAT MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO PROGRAM

To enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician program, student must come to the Medical Center Campus, Emergency Medical Services Department.  Students will be registered on a first come, first serve basis for these courses.  Students wishing to enroll in EMS 1119, 1119L, and 1431 must have successfully completed the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) or successfully completed all levels of College prep coursework or higher to be eligible to register for these courses.

 


Successful completion of the MDC level two background check process or completion of a MDC nursing/health sciences program does not guarantee a graduate’s eligibility for participation in the professional credentialing process or for related employment. Credentialing agencies and health care employers may have additional eligibility criteria not required by an educational institution. Individuals who have been arrested or convicted of any felony crime during the last 15 years are strongly urged to inquire directly of the licensing board in the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice.
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