EMT Program Features
The goal of the Emergency Medical Services – EMT program is to produce competent, entry level Emergency Medical Technicians to serve in career positions in the community. This program is designed to equip students with the highest level of pre-hospital care. The program consists of four components of instruction: didactic instruction, skills laboratory, clinical experience and field internship. Students are prepared to care for the sick and injured in emergency medical settings. The program prepares students to develop quick reactions and competent care practices to respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patients to medical facilities. This program establishes a student’s EMT- Basic certification.
Degree and Certificate Options
Technical Certificate – Emergency Medical Services – EMT | 18 Credit Hours |
Certificate of Completion – Emergency Medical Technician – EMT | 12 Credit Hours |
Accreditation
WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 • Chicago, IL 60604
https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440
Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.