Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Overview
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course prepares students for all aspects of emergency care in both medical and trauma situations. This 5 credit course adheres to state and national standards. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas in anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, fractures and dislocations, spinal injuries, soft-tissue wounds, and ambulance operations. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to complete certification requirements for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
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Career Opportunities
Emergency Department Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Ambulance Driver
Fire Medic
Firefighter
Medical Technician
Graduate Employers
Allina Health
Altoona Fire Department
Boyceville Community Ambulance District
Mayo Clinic Health System
Neillsville Municipal Ambulance Service
North Memorial Health Hospital
Just the Facts
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
5 Credit Technical Diploma
Program Length
Less Than One Year
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face
Program Location
Eau Claire, River Falls
The EMT course is offered at various sites/locations throughout the Chippewa Valley Technical College district.
Start Months
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Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 1,221
Books
$ 272
License, Certificate, or Credential
$ 400
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $1,893
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$40K Yearly Salary
Our recent Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) graduates reported an average starting salary of $39,909.
92% Employed
92% of our recent Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) graduates got a job in the industry.
23 Regional Jobs
There are 23 job openings in the CVTC district for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
Sample Courses
Emergency Medical Technician
This 5 credit course adheres to state and national standards. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas in anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, fractures and dislocations, spinal injuries, soft-tissue wounds, and ambulance operations.
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Instructors had great insight into what actual employers were looking for in potential new hires. Instructors did a great job of emphasizing what parts of the EMT position were most essential to focus on at certain points of the class.
Colin
Emergency Medical Technician Graduate
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
FireMedic, Associate Degree
Nursing, Associate Degree
Paramedic, Technical Diploma
Paramedic Technician, Associate Degree
Certificates
Continue Your Learning
CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.
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Advising Tips
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