Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

What can I do with this?

The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

• Trains students in emergency medical technology.
• Prepares students for an entry level position in diverse health-related and safety-related fields.

You can use this to:

• Enhance career opportunities in:
  • Private Ambulance
  • Fire Fighting
  • Security Officer
  • Safety Officer
  • Law Enforcement

Employment of EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow by 33 percent from 2010 to 2020. There will continue to be demand for part-time, volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, EMTs and Paramedics

What will I learn?

• To identify the correct sequence of assessments and treatments for patients experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest.
• To identify the etiology, pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of disorders of all body systems.
• To identify critical medical patient conditions using standardized medical patient assessments.
• To identify critical traumatic patient conditions using standardized trauma patient assessments.
• To demonstrate leadership during the management of critical patient conditions.
• To demonstrate the ability to utilize resources to resolve medical and trauma patient conditions.

Program Learning Outcome Assessments

The EMT program at Cerro Coso opened a door to a fulfilling career in health. It was challenging, but I have never been so engaged in class or eager to learn more.

—Jeffrey Gleason, Student

What courses do I take?

Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.

Program Pathways

All classes needed for this certificate are available at the following campuses: Ridgecrest / IWV Bishop Mammoth Lakes Lake Isabella Tehachapi

See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.

How can I afford it?

This degree requires 10.0 units and will likely take 1 semester.

Approximate Total Costs

*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.

Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.