The curriculum in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) technical certificate provides students for employ­ment in EMT-Intermediate positions in the pre-hospital or hospital environment. The program prepares students to function as EMTs in the field delivering intermediate emer­gency medical care to sick and injured patients in a variety of urban and rural settings. The curriculum covers human anatomy and physiology, medical and legal considerations, rescue operations, pathophysiology as correlated to disease processes, pharmacology, respiratory emergencies, medical emergencies, pediatrics, OB/GYN, trauma, and cardiology. Once the student has successfully completed this program, they are eligible to set for the EMT intermediate national practical and written certification examinations adminis­tered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Tech­nicians (NREMT).

In addition to having to purchase textbooks and uni­forms, students will be responsible for the following additional costs associated with the Emergency Medical Technician program:

• NREMT Practical Examination Fee ($50)
• NREMT Written Examination Fee (Pearson Vue) ($100)
• State Licensing Fee (Georgia OEMS) ($50)
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Fee ($5)

Career Opportunities

EMT-Intermediates respond to and deliver intermediate level medical care at emergencies incidents before a patient reaches a hospital. These healthcare professionals provide basic and intermediate medical treatment before and during transport to a medical facility. They work for fire departments, private providers, industrial companies, clinics, third government services, and hospitals.

Admissions Requirements

The EMT-Intermediate Technology program utilizes a competitive admission process to select students. Program faculty and the Admissions staff designed the process to ensure maximum opportunity for student success in the program. Applicants may also be subject to an interview process for selection.

• EMT Curriculum
• Emergency Medical Technician Background Check
• Emergency Medical Technician Intent Form