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).
Emergency Medical Technician 5 Credit Technical Diploma
Length of Program: Less Than One Year
Delivery MethodFace-to-Face
Program LocationEau Claire and River FallsThe EMT course is offered at various sites/locations throughout the Chippewa Valley Technical College district.
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Estimated Program CostTotal Tuition, Fees & Books: $817
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Non-Traditional Occupation
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Our recent Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) graduates reported an average starting salary of $21,535.
Earn an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) technical diploma in less than one year.
The U.S. Department of Labor projects 80% of the jobs created in the next decade will require education beyond high school.
These are a few of the courses you will take in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. For more detailed course info, click here.
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