Program Overview

Emergency Medical Technician Basic - Certificate

The Emergency Medical Technician Basic - Certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 20 credits, which includes:

• General Education and Common Core Requirements
  • ENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition (4 credits)
  • BOT/NURS 150: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
  • COMM 253G: Public Speaking (3 credits) or COMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication
• Program Requirements
  • OEEM 101: CPR for the Health Care Professional (1 credit)
  • OEEM 120: Emergency Medical Technician Basic (6 credits)
  • OEEM 120 L: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab (2 credits)
  • OEEM 121: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Field/Clinical (1 credit)

Plan of Study Grid

The program can be completed in two semesters:

• Fall Semester:
  • ENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition (4 credits)
  • BOT/NURS 150: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
  • COMM 253G: Public Speaking (3 credits) or COMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication
  • Total Credits: 10
• Spring Semester:
  • OEEM 101: CPR for the Health Care Professional (1 credit)
  • OEEM 120: Emergency Medical Technician Basic (6 credits)
  • OEEM 120 L: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab (2 credits)
  • OEEM 121: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Field/Clinical (1 credit)
  • Total Credits: 10
  • Total Program Credits: 20

Additional Requirements

• Courses must be taken concurrently.
• OEEM 120, OEEM 120 L, and OEEM 121 must be completed with a C or higher.
• Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and/or course prerequisites. Students should consult with an advisor to create a customized plan.