Program Code: CC.EMT
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) give immediate care to critically ill or injured people in the pre-hospital setting and provide transport to hospitals, care facilities, and private residences. The ability to work under pressure in challenging environments, think critically to make difficult decisions independently and perform life-saving skills precisely are essential to success in this career.
After successful completion of EMT-101 Emergency Medical Technician Part I, EMT-102 Emergency Medical Technician Part II, and EMT-105 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services students will be eligible to take the EMT certification exam through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Students must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and have certification from the NREMT before they can apply for an Oregon EMT license.
For more information, contact healthsciences@clackamas.edu.
Related Instruction Outcomes
Computation
- 1 course - MTH-065 Algebra II
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication
- 1 course - WR-121Z Composition I
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations
- 1 course - PSY-101 Human Relations
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
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 and timelines are located at the EMT Program Website.
EMT-101 Emergency Medical Technician Part I/EMT-102 Emergency Medical Technician Part II courses require students to complete the online program application form located on the EMT website. Accepted students will be required to attend a mandatory program orientation prior to starting the EMT-101 Emergency Medical Technician Part I/EMT-102 Emergency Medical Technician Part II courses. EMT-102 Emergency Medical Technician Part II students will participate in unpaid, supervised clinical experience as part of their training. Accepted students will be required to complete a criminal background check, provide proof of immunizations, and complete a drug screen. Information regarding these requirements will be provided at the program orientation.
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.
Plan of Study Grid | Fall Term |
|---|
| BI-231 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.00 |
| EMT-105 | Introduction to Emergency Medical Services | 3.00 |
| HP-110 | Medical Terminology | 4.00 |
| MTH-065 | Algebra II | 4.00 |
| WR-121Z | Composition I | 4.00 |
| | Credits | 19 |
| Winter Term |
|---|
| BI-232 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.00 |
| CJA-203 | Crisis Intervention | 3.00 |
| COMM-111Z | Public Speaking | 4.00 |
| EMT-101 | Emergency Medical Technician Part I | 6.00 |
| | Credits | 17 |
| Spring Term |
|---|
| BI-233 | Human Anatomy & Physiology III | 4.00 |
| EMT-102 | Emergency Medical Technician Part II | 6.00 |
| EMT-109 | Emergency Response Communication/Documentation | 2.00 |
| PSY-101 | Human Relations | 3.00 |
| | Credits | 15 |
| | Total Credits | 51 |
Required: Criminal history background check, proof of immunization, and drug test arranged by the department
Career opportunities include:
- EMS/fire agencies
- EMS/ambulance agencies
- search & rescue/emergency management/disaster relief organizations
- hospitals/clinics
- event medical companies
