Expand your scope of practice by becoming an AEMT. These healthcare professionals have an expanded range of skills and abilities, allowing you to perform more advanced procedures such as administering certain medications, interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs) and using advanced airway devices. Make a difference in your community by filling this in-demand role.
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program offers a flexible schedule to accommodate students currently working as EMTs. It prepares you to recognize, assess and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise ambulance personnel. For two semesters, students must attend two days a week and one Saturday each month. Upon completion of the 20-credit-hour program, you will be prepared to take the AEMT exam. You must be 18 years old to take the course and the certification test.
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified AEMT
To enroll in this program, you must have already earned an EMT certificate and Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification. In addition, you must have a minimum score of 5 in Math on the Accuplacer exam or receive faculty/director approval.
