Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Master life-saving skills in just four months.
If you are the type of person who stays calm when things get chaotic, our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is the perfect fit for you. You will gain the essential emergency medical services skills and communication techniques required to handle high-stakes situations with precision and confidence. Along the way, you will dive deep into patient rights, ensuring that every person you help receives professional, compassionate care during their most vulnerable moments.
Your training moves quickly from the classroom to the real world. We emphasize experiential learning through a combination of our hands-on lab and off-site clinical and field experiences. This practical approach ensures you are prepared for the physical and mental demands of the job, giving you the direct experience needed to launch your career in emergency medicine immediately.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Program Supplies
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.
Career Pathway Certificate
Enrollment Process
Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.
- For Tuition Assistance contact SA国际传媒 Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
- Tuition Assistance Program Application
- CASAS Assessment
- Interview with SA国际传媒 staff
Students also have the option to receive college credit for this program.
- Must be at least 17 years of age to enroll.
- The health sciences programs have additional admission requirements including background checks, health records and training requirements.
Program Information
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 200 hours |
| Total Hours | 200 hours |
Graduates of this Career Pathway Certificate program may enter the workforce or transfer course credit into the general Associate of Science program. For a listing of courses and how they transfer, visit the transfer webpage and select "Credit for SA国际传媒 non-credit coursework."
Successful National Registry of EMT testing and attainment of Iowa certification meets the admission requirements for the Paramedic Associate of Applied Science or Diploma programs. In order to earn SA国际传媒 credit for Career Pathway Certificate coursework, students must earn a minimum grade of C-.
Additional Information
Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association
Students will have the opportunity to become student members of the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association.
Simulation Labs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students have the opportunity to utilize the College's Health Simulation Laboratories at the Calmar and Peosta campuses for hands-on learning experiences.
Transfer Information
This program prepares students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians psychomotor and cognitive examinations. Successful National Registry of EMT testing and attainment of Iowa certification meets the admission requirements for the Paramedic Associate of Applied Science or Diploma programs.