Emergency Medical Technology Skills Certificate

Schoolcraft program code #CRT.00324

The emergency medical technology skills certificate prepares students for employment as pre-hospital emergency medical providers. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical and field experience will be utilized to fulfill all training requirements.

All courses are approved by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Bureau of EMS, Trauma, & Preparedness, EMS Section. Students successfully completing the program requirements will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMT Paramedic written and practical exams. Those who successfully pass the credentialing exams will be eligible to apply for state licensure.

Students will be evaluated in the following core competency areas: didactic, practical, clinical, and field internship performance. Practical skills are graded on a pass/fail basis, and students will be required to pass all skills examinations to successfully complete the program. All clinical and field internship rotations will be graded on attendance, attitude and skills performance which will be evaluated by field mentors, clinical coordinator and/or the course instructor. All students will be required to hold liability insurance which is valid for one year.

The EMT skills certificate provides students with basic knowledge and applicable skills for a career in the field of emergency medical service. This skill certificate is required for entry into the paramedic certificate program. Currently licensed EMTs may be eligible for prior learning credit. Please contact the Records Office for more information.

Program Outcomes

Interpret the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition
Provide appropriate treatment procedures according to protocols while in various settings and situations
Utilize effective communication skills when working with patients, family, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals
Operate EMS equipment safely, effectively and efficiently
Gather, interpret, and report information verbally and in writing
Apply legal and ethical principles to professional behaviors
Work collaboratively with a diverse range of people
Make decisions under stress
Establish a safe environment for patient care

Related Program Opportunities

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Career Information

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Creating Your Academic Plan

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

EMT 115 - Emergency Medical Technology - Basic Credits: 10
BIOL 101 - General Biology Credits: 4

Total Credits: 14

Winter Semester

BIOL 236 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5
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Total Credits: 5

Program Total: 19 Credits

Students may also take the BIOL 237-BIOL 238 Anatomy and Physiology course sequence, please meet with an advisor for recommendations.

Programs Requiring Licensure

Federal regulations require Schoolcraft College to publicly disclose, for each educational program designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (or advertised as meeting a requirement for employment), information about whether program completion would meet those requirements in a state. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (i.e., on-ground, online, and hybrid programs).

Please see the disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certification has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.