Emergency Medical Technician - Effective Fall Semester 2025 (ED91)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Vidalia

The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT. This technical certificate of credit replaces the previous EMJ1: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Technical Certificate of Credit.

*For more detailed program information, please refer to the Catalog & Handbook.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed application;
  • Be at least 17 years of age (Note: Student must be 18 years of age to apply for Ga Licensure.);
  • Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Program Costs

Costs are estimates and are subject to change.

  • Tuition/Fees: $1,848
  • Books/Supplies: $200
  • Criminal Background and Drug Screen: Approximately $127.95 (paid to PreCheck)
  • Uniforms: $120 (varies)
  • Liability Insurance: $47 per fiscal year
  • Medical Screening Requirements (vaccines, etc.): $450
  • Licensure Exam (NREMT): $110

The Emergency Services Education program is approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma.

Emergency Medical Technician graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT Exam, Rocco V. Morando Building, 6610 Bush Blvd, PO Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 888-4484.

Occupational Courses (12 hours)
EMSP 1210

This course serves as the foundational introduction to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession, orienting students to both in-hospital and out-of-hospital prehospital care environments. It covers essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective, safe, ethical, and professional communication and functioning within the EMS environment. Furthermore, the course prepares students to apply pre-hospital emergency care to trauma patients, focusing on injuries from various mechanisms, including Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, Soft Tissue Trauma, Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma, and Nervous System Trauma. Topics include but not limited to, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, CPR for HCP, EMS Systems. Research, Workforce Safety and Wellness, Documentation, EMS System Communication, Therapeutic Communication, Medical/Legal and Ethics, Public Health, and Principles of Safely Operating a Ground Ambulance. Additionally, the course introduces students to critical scene management and patient assessment, airway management, and the basics of pharmacology, with topics such as Scene Size-Up, Primary Assessment, History Taking, Secondary Assessment, Monitoring Devices, Reassessment, Airway Management, Respiration, Artificial Ventilation, Principles of Pharmacology, Medication Administration, and Emergency Medications.

3
EMSP 1211

This course allows students to master psychomotor and affective skills required to perform as an EMT. The student must master various skills and assessments from content previously taught within EMSP 1210 using scenario-based learning. The student must demonstrate proficiency in the required skills as dictated by the GA EMS Office, Student Minimum Competencies (SMCs) documents.

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EMSP 1220

This course integrates pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate field impressions and implement treatment plans for a wide range of non-traumatic medical emergencies. It provides a comprehensive understanding of medical conditions and patient care across all stages of life, from birth through aging. Topics covered include Medical Overview; Neurology; Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Psychiatric; Cardiovascular; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; NonTraumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders; Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Neonatal Care; Pediatrics; Geriatrics; Patients with Special Challenges; and Special Patient Populations - Assessments. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective emergency care and transportation for diverse patient populations, including those with special needs.

3
EMSP 1221

This course builds upon EMSP 1220 and allows students to master the psychomotor and affective skills required to perform as an EMT. Students must master the affective skills and assessments from content previously taught within EMSP 1220 using scenario-based learning. The students must demonstrate proficiency in the required skills as dictated by the GA EMS Office, Student Minimum Competencies documents.

3
EMSP 1230

This clinical practicum course provides Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students with hands-on, real-world experience in various healthcare and pre-hospital settings. Under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, students will apply classroom knowledge and skills to assess, treat, and transport patients in emergency situations. The course emphasizes patient assessment, basic life support (BLS), airway management, trauma care, and communication in diverse clinical environments, such as emergency departments, ambulance services, and community health settings. Students will complete a series of clinical rotations, demonstrating competency in essential EMT skills, including patient Interaction, vital signs monitoring, and basic interventions. By the end of the course, students will be able to perform the duties of an EMT with confidence and professionalism in real-time emergency scenarios.

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Faculty
Advisor

EMS Education Instructor/Coordinator
Vidalia - Health Science Annex West at the Economic Development Center, Office 119

Advisor

Director of Emergency Services Education Program
Vidalia - Health Science Annex West at the Economic Development Center, Office 109

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