Emergency Services - EMS Option, Workplace Certificate

This certificate program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the pre-hospital and clinical healthcare environments. Along with the Emergency Medical Technician Certification course, this program offers courses in business and communications. These additional skill sets, outside of the practitioner certification, prepare students to pursue career opportunities or to further their education while working in the healthcare field. Employment opportunities can include hospital emergency departments, ambulance services, and similar positions.

Minimum - 28 credits

First Semester (17)

ENGL 101 - College Writing 3 credits
or ENGL 110 - Technical Writing I 3 credits
AHEA 280 - Medical Terminology 3 credits
AHEA 125 - Basic Human Structure 4 credits
EMT Certification 7 credits¹

Second Semester (11)

PSYC 201 - General Psychology 3 credits
BUSN 123 - Principles of Management 3 credits
COMP 210 - Productivity Applications 3 credits
EMST 200 - EMS Practicum 2 credits

Note(s):

¹Students will receive 7 credit hours toward the completion of the degree for an approved EMT certification. Guidelines for the acceptance of the certification can be obtained from the Director of Records and Registration.