Emergency Medical Technology 

Area of Study: Emergency Medical Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology  
Program Description

This program is designed for individuals providing emergency medical service to the community. Three levels of training are available: EMT-B, EMT-P and Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology. Certification is provided by the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety, Division of EMS. The graduate may function on the levels required by Ohio Law to provide basic and advanced life support under the direction of a physician, as well as to provide supervision of operations in an emergency service. A criminal background check must be completed through a program approved source prior to participation in clinical or field experiences. Accreditation number: 312 OH.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Emergency Medical Technology Degree Outcomes.pdf

To download an EMT program application packet, please click here.

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester   Credits

BIO-1100

Introduction to Biological Chemistry (1)

3

BIO-2330

Anatomy & Physiology I

4

EMT-1301

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

7

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

 

Total

17

Second Semester   Credits

BIO-2340

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

EMT-1320
OR
EMT-xxxx

Heavy Rescue
OR
EMT elective course 1


2

EMT-1340

Emergency Medical Service Communications

1

MATH-1060

Survey of Mathematics (2)

3

MA-1020

Medical Terminology I

3

Communications

See catalog for AAS Degree requirements

3

Total

16

Third Semester   Credits

EMT-2330

Paramedic Theory I (3)

6

EMT-2340

Paramedic Theory II (3)

6

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements (2)

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements (2)

2

Total

17

Fourth Semester   Credits

EMT-2000

Instructional Techniques - EMT (C)

2

EMT-2350

Paramedic Theory III (3)

6

EMT-2360

Paramedic Theory IV (3)

6

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements (4)

3

Total

17

Summer Semester   Credits

EMT-2010

Emergency Medical Technology Management

2

EMT-2740

Advanced Paramedic Techniques

4

Total

6

Program Total Credits

 

73

Notes

(1) Elective course may be selected with written approval from the EMT department.

(2) MATH-1800-1819/2800-2819 & 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement.

(3) Consecutive eight week course.

(4) Minimum 8 semester credit of Arts & Hum / Soc & Beh Sci required

* EMT department strongly recommends student take EMT-1330 Defensive Driving, in addition to required coursework.

(C) = Capstone Course

Program Outcome