Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program

EMH1 - 201003

Program Description

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician technical certificate of credit covers both the U.S. Department of Transportation 1985 Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Curriculum and the 1994 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Curriculum. The Advanced EMT Program is designed to provide additional training and increased knowledge and skills in specific aspects of advanced life support above the basic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced EMT/85 certification examination and receive Georgia licensure as an Advanced EMT.

Program Specific Information

EMSP courses begin Fall Semester. Contact Program Advisor for specifics.

Program Length & Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Licensure Information

Upon successful completion of the EMT technical certificate of credit, students may be able to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT certification examination https://www.nremt.org/rwd

After successful completion of the NREMT examination for EMT, students may apply for Georgia state licensure through the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). https://dph.georgia.gov/EMS

Admissions Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.

(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 10 Hours

EMSP 1510Advanced Concepts for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1520Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1530Clinical Applications for the AEMT

1

EMSP 1540Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT

3

Total Credit Hours: 10

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

EMSP 1510Advanced Concepts for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1520Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1530Clinical Applications for the AEMT

1

EMSP 1540Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT

3

Total Credit Hours:10

EMSP 1510, EMSP 1520, EMSP 1530 and EMSP 1540:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Total Credit Hours: 10

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

Additional Program Information

AEMT National Registry Pass Rate

Year Attempted

Attempted The Exam

First Attempt Pass

Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts

Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts

Failed All 6 Attempts

Eligible for Retest

Did Not Complete Within 2 Years

2021

22

68%

82%

82%

0%

0%

0%

2020

12

42% (5)

58% (7)

58% (7)

0% (0)

42% (5)

0% (0)

2019

36

56% (20)

78% (28)

86% (31)

3% (1)

11% (4)

0% (0)

2018

57

75% (43)

93% (53)

98% (56)

0% (0)

2% (1)

0% (0)

2017

42

74% (31)

86% (36)

90% (38)

0% (0)

0% (0)

10% (4)

2016

19

68% (13)

79% (15)

84% (16)

0% (0)

0% (0)

16% (3)