Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician certificate covers the skills needed to provide the first level of pre-hospital care in the Emergency Medical Services system. An EMT is prepared to care for patients at the scene of an accident or illness and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital. The EMT has the skills needed to assess a patient’s condition and manage medical and trauma emergencies.

Accreditation

The EMT-Basic certificate program is approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services.

Credentialing: After successful completion of the certificate program, students are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and practical examinations.

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Career Outlook

Graduates Are Prepared To

  • Care for patients at the scene of an accident or illness
  • Assess a patient’s condition and manage medical and trauma emergencies
  • Take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and practical examinations.

Representative Job Titles For Graduates

  • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Graduate Employment Outlook

Employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow about 11 percent through 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Many job openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$36,650 median annual salary

Graduate Starting Salary Projections

Education Options

Representative Co-Op/Clinical/Intern Site

  • Fire and EMS Departments in the Greater Cincinnati area
  • TriHealth Hospitals

Co-op Salary Projections

Clinical experience is unpaid

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Curriculum

Effective 2024-2025 academic year

Emergency Medical Technician—Basic Certificate (EMTC)

Semester 1 Lec Lab Credits
EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Practice 5 4 7
Total Credits: 5 4 7

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