Emergency Medical Services
2019-20 Emergency Medical Services (PDF)
Certificate of Completion
Courses for this Certificate
About the Program
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) one-year certificate program is accredited by the Oregon
Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority – EMS. It 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. This program is ideal for students who plan to go
on to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paramedicine. Students not interested in the paramedic
level may wish to consider the EMT Career Pathway certificate.
Successful completion of the curriculum leads to a one-year RCC certificate and eligibility to apply
for the Paramedicine courses at RCC, at any other Oregon community college offering the associate
degree, or at the Oregon Health and Science University.
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, 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Perform an adequate patient assessment and formulate and implement a treatment plan for patients with a variety of medical and traumatic emergencies.
Demonstrate effective communication, cultural competency, and conflict management and intervention skills for people in crisis.
Implement self-care strategies and techniques to address the impact of stress and emotional trauma on emergency providers.
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and decision making in the management of multiple personnel on emergency scenes.
Understand and follow workplace expectations regarding attendance, safety, conduct, and professionalism.
Describe and use defensive and safe driving techniques in the operation of emergency vehicles.
Demonstrate safe work practices in a variety of specific rescue situations including rope, water, wilderness, and confined space rescue.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
This program requires an application and satisfaction of certain course admission criteria prior
to enrolling in the EMT courses (ES131, ES132). Information is available on 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 advisor 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 for certification. 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
screen 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 Emergency Services 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
Emergency Services 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 a certificate in Emergency Medical Services. 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.
1 BI211 is a prerequisite to BI231; CHEM104 also highly recommended.
2 Required for graduation.
3 FRP251 taken previously for 8 credits but without a separate lab is also acceptable.
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
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/emergencyservices
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
