Program Code: CC.EMTECH
This program accepts 24 students per cohort with two cohorts per academic year. Students will either start in Fall or Winter. Students must complete an online program application. Detailed information and application can be found on the program webpage.
This program includes the courses students must successfully complete before they are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) certification exam and then apply for a license to practice as an EMT in Oregon. This certificate includes the first three courses in the Emergency Medical Technology Certificate Program. Students that successfully complete this program can then choose to move on to the Emergency Medical Technology Certificate.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- effectively apply the basic elements of a prehospital patient assessment to a variety of common types of acute and non-acute patient conditions and safely perform interventions within the EMT scope of practice;
- make care decisions that are logically supported and modified in accordance with clinical knowledge, standing orders and nationally recognized standards of care;
- apply their understanding of the EMS system, systems of care, and operational knowledge in assuring safe and effective practices supporting patient care;
- integrate the principles of therapeutic communication and cultural sensitivity into a variety of patient encounters;
- conduct oneself in a manner that is consistent with professional standards and ethics;
- engage in ongoing development to improve self and practice.
Information regarding specific requirements, prerequisites, application, and timelines are located on the Emergency Medical Technician Program Website.
EMT-101 Emergency Medical Technician Part I and EMT-102 Emergency Medical Technician Part II require students to complete an online -application form located on the Emergency Medical Technician Program Website. Accepted students are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to starting.
Accepted students in all health sciences programs with a clinical component must meet Oregon Health Authority Rules for Students in Clinical Settings. These include:
- Screenings - Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, Tuberculosis (TB) Blood Test
- Immunizations - Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hep B, Covid-19 (recommended), flu (recommended)
Information regarding these requirements will be provided at the program orientation. More information about the OHA rules can be found here.
Disclaimer: Clinical training is required in order to complete certain Health Sciences programs offered by Clackamas Community College (CCC). Although CCC does not restrict program entry based on age, some college partners, such as healthcare agencies, organizations, and clinics, require students to be at least 18 years of age before they can participate in clinical training. Students who intend to enroll prior to reaching 18 years of age should consult with the appropriate Health Sciences program director or administrator to determine when clinical training begins for their program and to understand any limitations.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| EMT-105 | Introduction to Emergency Medical Services | 3.00 |
| WRD-098 | Introductory College Reading & Writing 2 (or placement in WR-121Z) | 4.00 |
| MTH-060 | Algebra I (or placement in MTH-065 or higher) | 4.00 |
Plan of Study Grid | First Term |
|---|
| EMT-101 | Emergency Medical Technician Part I | 6.00 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| Second Term |
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| EMT-102 | Emergency Medical Technician Part II | 6.00 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| | Total Credits | 12 |
All courses must be passed with a C or better
