Emergency Medical Technology - Basic
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Ernest Quattlebaum
706-771-4195
Augusta Campus - Building 900

Offered at the Augusta, Waynesboro, and Thomson campuses

Program Description

The Emergency Medical Technology certificate program is intended to provide entry-level training for Emergency Medical Technicians in preparation for initial employment in the State of Georgia. This program is based on the U.S. Department of Transportation 1994 Emergency Medical Technician–- Basic curriculum. It provides training in anatomy and physiology, emergency assessment of patient conditions, emergency treatment procedures, and the legal and ethical standards for emergency medical care. Upon successful completion of the program and certification by the State, the student will be eligible for employment as an EMT. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

The Emergency Medical Technology program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared and eligible to write the National Registry EMT– Basic certification examination. Graduates will be competent in the basic skills necessary to assess and treat both prehospital medical and traumatic emergencies. Varied clinical and lab experiences are planned to integrate theory and practice.

Employment Opportunities

Emergency Medical Technician certification is the minimal requirement necessary to operate an emergency ambulance and work in the medical field as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Notes:

• A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses.
• A student who does not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any course attempted with the EMS prefix will be suspended from the program for one year. Before re-entering the program, the student must complete an individualized remedial program assigned by the department head. After the third unsuccessful attempt of any courses with the EMS prefix, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Emergency Medical Technology program.
• Prior to participation in campus/clinical labs, students are required to submit completed medical and dental examination forms. All required immunizations, including Hepatitis B, must be accompanied by documentation. Students who refuse to take the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse them an opportunity to gain clinical experience.
• To be admitted to the program, each student must
  1. Be 18 years old before completing the program,
  2. Sign a statement that states he/she is neither alcohol nor drug dependent,
  3. Be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician, and
  4. Be a high school graduate or equivalent prior to start of course.
• Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.