Emergency Medical Technology

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Emergency Medical PAY Technology (EMT) Associate The median annual wage for of Applied Science degree emergency medical technicians and College Certificate of (EMTs) and paramedics was Completion curriculum stresses $35,400 in May 2019. the integration of knowledge and skills required to competently JOB OUTLOOK perform pre-hospital basic, Employment of emergency limited, and advanced life medical technicians (EMTs) support. Wayne County and paramedics is projected Community College District to grow 7 percent from 2018 is a State of Michigan, Michigan to 2028, much faster than the Department of Community Health average for all occupations. (MDCH) EMS & Trauma Systems approved Education Sponsor. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department Therefore, students that of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, successfully meet the completion April 2020, EMTs and Paramedics, on the Internet at criteria for Medical First http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and- Responder, Basic EMT, or Paramedic will also receive a certificate of paramedics.htm completion and are eligible for Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

Accredited by the Michigan Program certification and the National Registry for EMT’s certification Department of Community Health examination necessary for and Michigan licensure as a EMS Professional. EMS and Trauma Systems Section. WHAT DO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMTS) AND PARAMEDICS DO? Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

WHERE DO THEY WORK? Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and patients who are suffering.

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EMT: Paramedic - College Certificate Emergency Medical Technology: CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) EMT 218 Emergency Medicine Preparatory . .5 CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS EMT 221 Paramedic I ...... 10 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES EMT 231 Paramedic II ...... 10 ENG 119 English I ...... 3 EMT 236 Paramedic Clinical Experience I . .6 ENG 120 English II ...... 3 EMT 241 Paramedic III ...... 3 SPH 101 Fundamentals of Speech ...... 3 EMT 242 Paramedic IV ...... 2 PS 101 American Government ...... 3 EMT 246 Paramedic Clinical Experience II . .6 Elective: Natural Science with Lab ...... 4 EMT 243 Paramedic V ...... 2 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 EMT 244 Paramedic VI ...... 3 EMT 256 Paramedic Field Internship ...... 6 CAREER COURSES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION EMT 218 Emergency Medicine Prep ...... 5 TOTAL ...... 53 EMT 221 Paramedic I ...... 10 EMT 231 Paramedic II ...... 10 Emergency Medical Technology: EMT 236 Paramedic Clinical Experience I . .6 College Certificate EMT 241 Paramedic III ...... 3 CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS EMT 242 Paramedic IV ...... 2 EMT 243 Paramedic V ...... 2 EMT 114 Basic EMT I ...... 4 EMT 244 Paramedic VI ...... 3 EMT 124 Basic EMT II ...... 4 EMT 246 Paramedic Clinical Experience II . .6 EMT 126 Basic EMT Clinical Experience . . .1 - AND- EMT 256 Paramedic Field Internship ...... 6 A.A.S. PROGRAM TOTAL ...... 72 CAREER COURSES: Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites. (Any 21 credits from the following courses) EMT 105 Medical First Responder ...... 3 EMT 218 Emergency Medicine Preparatory . .5 EMT 221 Paramedic I ...... 10 EMT 231 Paramedic II ...... 10 EMT 236 Paramedic Clinical Experience I . .6 EMT 241 Paramedic III ...... 3 EMT 242 Paramedic IV ...... 2 EMT 243 Paramedic V ...... 2 EMT 244 Paramedic VI ...... 3 EMT 246 Paramedic Clinical Experience II . .6 EMT 256 Paramedic Field Internship ...... 6 EMT COLLEGE CERTIFICATE TOTAL . .30 Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.

It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. This document is for informational use only and does not constitute a contract. WCCCD reserves the right to add or delete, without notice, any course offering or information contained in this document. 2/19/07