Emergency Medical Services: EMT

2016-17

Career Pathways Certificate
Major Code: 510904C
Courses for this Certificate

About the Program

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathway certificate offers career training for entry-level personnel in EMT. Successful completion of the EMT course leads to eligibility to sit for the state and National Registry EMT exams. Successful completion of the curriculum leads to a two-term RCC pathway certificate and the ability to apply for positions as EMTs in hospital emergency departments and ambulance services. It is also the minimum requirement for some firefighter positions.

The U.S. Department of Education requires disclosure of specific information about career and technical certificate programs to prospective students. Data includes Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes (www.bls.gov/SOC/), graduation rates, tuition and fees, typical costs for books and supplies, job placement rates for students completing the programs, and median loan debt incurred by students completing the programs. For more information visit www.roguecc.edu/GainfulEmployment.

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. For a list of learning outcomes for this discipline or program, see www.roguecc.edu/Programs/LearningOutcomes.

Entry Requirements

As part of their training program, students are required to take a placement test to determine skill levels in math, reading and writing. Students must begin with the courses within their skill levels as determined by placement test scores.

This program requires an application and satisfaction of certain course admission criteria prior to enrolling in the EMT certification courses (ES131, ES132). Information is available on the Department website (www.roguecc.edu/EmergencyServices/EMS) or at the Emergency Services (ES) Department office located at the RCC Table Rock Campus. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an ES Department adviser prior to beginning any coursework.

Students must be at least 17 years old to apply to the EMT course. Students must be a high school graduate or have a GED or equivalent to be eligible to sit for the state and National Registry EMT exams. In addition, students must meet the qualifications outlined by the Oregon Health Authority – EMS. Students are required to submit verification of certain immunizations and medical tests. Students will also be required to pass a drug screening and a criminal background investigation prior to their mandatory clinical time.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the ES Department chair’s recommendation. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the ES Department chair before being accepted toward core requirements.

Graduation Requirements

Students completing all credits outlined in this program with a grade of “C” or better will earn an EMT pathway certificate. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

Prerequisites

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an ES Department adviser prior to beginning any coursework

Required Courses

For more information contact the Emergency Services Department:

Grants Pass or Medford: 541-245-7965
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7965
email: emergencyservicesadvisors@roguecc.edu
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
Web address:  www.roguecc.edu/ems