Program Overview

Program Overview

The Occupational Endorsement in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is designed to prepare students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

Program Details

The program includes both EMT-Basic and Advanced EMT coursework that will prepare students for both national and State of Alaska basic and advanced EMT certification. Upon completion of the program, students will learn how to function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight, and develop the knowledge and skills required to provide patient care and transportation using the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Program Outcomes

• The program can be used as a stepping stone to the paramedicine associate degree for students interested in continuing to advance their knowledge through additional education.
• Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to provide patient care and transportation in emergency medical situations.

Completion Requirements

The program requires students to complete both EMT-Basic and Advanced EMT coursework to be eligible for national and State of Alaska basic and advanced EMT certification.