Emergency Medical Technology, Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion: CCL 5643N
13 Credits
Program Contact
Sherrick Bader | 480-988-8101 | sherrick.bader@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Emergency Medical Technology curriculum provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills in accordance with the National EMS Scope of Practice published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Successful completion of the curriculum and upon licensure, the candidate can seek employment with ambulance service companies, first responder agencies, fire departments, and hospitals as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Emphasis is on the fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured. The primary focus of an EMT is to respond to, assess and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care, apply basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and medical transportation to/from an emergency or health care facility.
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
EMT104 Emergency Medical Technology requires students to complete additional hours in a competency-based clinical, vehicular, and/or scenario based experience. Depending on the college, this may be completed through EMT104AB Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology or program director-approved rotation.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
Students who have current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) are required to receive credit by evaluation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0.5 | |
| Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers | ||
Current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer and Credit By Evaluation | ||
| EMT104AB | Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology | 0.5 |
| EMT104LL | Emergency Medical Technology Practicum | 2 |
| EMT104 | Emergency Medical Technology | 10 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |