What skills do students learn in this program?
Students in the Emergency Medical Technician certificate program gain basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. AEMTs perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT.
Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
This program requires a special admissions process.
What types of students thrive in the program and in this career field? Those who:
- like helping others
- are compassionate
- are detailed oriented
- enjoy working in a fast-paced, critical and challenging environment
- want to make a difference in patient survival in emergency settings
- can manage considerable kneeling, bending and heavy lifting and working irregular hours
What types of jobs are available to graduates of this program? Where can they work?
Students entering this field can work in hospitals, ambulances, fire departments and in healthcare clinics.