Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course
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Earn College Credits and Learn to Save Lives in One Semester Through the Emergency Medical Technician Course
Enroll in Delaware County Community College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course and learn the life-saving skills needed to safely and successfully serve as a pre-hospital care provider. In this intensive 177-hour program you’ll learn how to reduce mortality and morbidity from accident and illness, including resuscitation and crisis management techniques, patient assessment, trauma management and more.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
• The EMT course takes only one semester to complete
• Afternoon or evening schedule
•Earn 9 credits
• Eligible for financial aid
• Learn from instructors actively working in the field
• Secure a job immediately after completing the course and passing the National Registry Exam
• Curriculum is based on National Education Standard for Emergency Medical Technicians and the American Heart Association ECC Guidelines
CONTINUE ON
Students who successfully complete the course can pursue further education through the College’s Paramedic Advanced Life Support degree, Paramedic Certificate of Proficiency program or the Emergency Management and Planning associate degree.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings for EMTs are growing much faster than average.