College of Justice and Safety

Emergency Medical Care

Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Students practicing EMC techniques

The curriculum for the Emergency Medical Technician Certification is as follows:

EMC 110 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care (6 hours)
A pre-hospital basic life support concepts, skills, and field clinical experience for entry level Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic adhering to national and state curricula. Meets eligibility requirements for state certification and national registration examinations. 3 Lec./3 Lab.
EMC 104 Healthcare Basic Life Support (1 hour)
Corequiste: EMC 110. Basic cardiac life support skills for healthcare student or professional in accordance with per-reviewed American Heart Association (AHA) scientific guidelines. Course completion documentation when AHA requirements met. 0.25 Lec./0.75 Lab.