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Emergency Medical Technology

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

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Course Descriptions Apply to Tri-C

To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians at all levels in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains, with or without exit points at the Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, and / or Emergency Medical Technician and / or First Responder levels. 

This degree program delivers an additional level of training for individuals who wish to provide emergency medical services in 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 National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Medical Services. The degree program contains one or more embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when certificate requirements are met. 

Graduates 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 emergency services operations.

Students will learn the strategic management and ethical decision-making skills needed to lead, schedule and staff EMS systems. Credits transfer to four-year partner institutions, making this program ideal for those who wish to become supervisors.

See which states this program meets licensure/certification requirements.

Send your completed EMT application by email to emt@tri-c.edu.

Paramedic students should include a copy of your State of Ohio EMT-B Card and American Heart CPR Card with application. 

We are processing applications for Summer 2023.

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EMT Program Information
Metropolitan Campus MHCS 126
216-987-4449 office
216-987-4386 fax

Ed Bak, Program Director
Edward.Bak@tri-c.edu

Health Careers Enrollment Center 
216-987-4417 
healthcareers@tri-c.edu
Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus (MSHC 126)
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115-3196

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Prerequisites:
18 yrs. of age, or 17 yrs. of age and a high school senior
Eligibility for ENG 0990
Eligibility for MATH 0955

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