Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate
Program Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer terms
Minimum Program Length: One (1) term
Program Description:
The credit program provides instruction and practice in advanced skills such as the use of advanced airway devices, intravenous fluids, and some medications. Graduates of the EMT-I program must pass a written and practical examination administered by the State Licensing agency or the NREMT-I.
Gainful Employment Disclosure information
This program falls under Gainful Employment Disclosure regulations, a
rule by the U.S. Education Department. Each program that falls under these regulations is required to report:
- Occupation, SOC code, and links to profile on O*NET
- Costs – tuition/fees and books/supplies
- On-time graduation (completion) rate for program.
- Job placement rate for students completing program
- Median
loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED (identified separately
as Title IV loan debt and private educational loan debt)
Practical Experience:
Formal courses are combined with time in an emergency department or EMS Services.
Professional Opportunities:
EMT-I’s are employed in varied settings ranging from pre-hospital, hospital and other health care settings. The pre-hospital environment is divided into non-emergency (e.g. hospital discharges) nd emergency (911 calls) services. Many ambulance services operate both non-emergency and emergency care.
Unique Aspects:
This certificate is a credit program taken through the Academic Affairs area. Students taking this program may be eligible for Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA), scholarships or other financial aid.Check with the SCC Financial Aid Office to determine if he or she is eligible for financial aid while taking this program. If you are interested in ONLY receiving CEUs, check with Corporate and Community Education (CCE) to inquire about the availability of the EMT-I course which is not eligible for financial aid.
EEDA Career Cluster
Health Sciences
Course Requirements (followed by credit hours):
Prerequisites:
*In order to enter EMS 111 and EMS 203, completion of the EMT-B Certificate is required OR must have a current EMT-B Certification or NREMT-B Certification which must be maintained throughout the program.
A. General Education: None
B. Major Courses:
AHS 106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1)
EMS 111 Intermediate Emergency Medical Care (5)
EMS 203 EMT Intermediate (2)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation:
• No electives required for this program.
• Graduates of the program must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: (8)