Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Certificate)
Program Description
The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT. This technical certificate of credit replaces the previous EMB1 Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) technical certificate of credit. Criminal background checks and drug screens are required by licensing agencies and clinical affiliates.
Program Details
- Major Code: EMJ1
- Award Level: Technical Certificate of Credit
- Location: Griffin and Flint River Campus
- Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring
- Minimum Length of Program: 2 Terms
- Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 16
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
- Clinical affiliates require that students be 18 years of age or older and graduated from high school in order to complete clinical rotations. Therefore, the EMT certificate is NOT available to high school students.
Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements and are classified as learning support or provisional status must take the prescribed learning support courses prior to registering for any of the EMSP courses.
Students may be required to complete secondary evaluations of general education competency and/or career oriented personality traits for purposes of evaluating the predictability of such instruments for success in the EMS related programs.
Students must attend a mandatory program orientation prior to registering for classes.
Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.
Grading Standards
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. The grading scale established by TCSG is as follows:
A = 90 to 100
B = 80 to 89.99
C = 70 to 79.99
D = 60 to 69.99
F = less than 60
Grade averages are not rounded up.
Readmission Policy
There is no readmission policy for this program.
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks.
| Item | Cost |
| Clinical Uniform | Varies |
| Background check and Drug Screen | $80.00 |
| Textbooks | Varies |
| Testing Fees: | |
| EMT practical | Free |
| * Provided the student attends SCTC and tests at SCTC * | |
| CBT EMT | $70.00 |
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
| Term | Course | Title | Credits |
| First Term | |||
| EMSP 1110 | Intro to EMT | 3 | |
| EMSP 1120 | EMT Assessment | 3 | |
| Second Term | |||
| EMSP 1130 | Medical Emergencies | 3 | |
| EMSP 1140 | Special Populations | 3 | |
| EMSP 1150 | Shock and Trauma | 3 | |
| EMSP 1160 | Clinical and Practical Apps | 1 |
Note: All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Program Faculty
Director/Instructor
Lynette McCullough
lynette.mcullough@sctech.edu
770-229-3488
Griffin Campus
Medical Building Room 313
Clinical Coordinator/Instructor
James Anderson
james.anderson@sctech.edu
770-412-4595
Griffin Campus
Medical Building 113
Instructor
Donald Bartlett
donald.bartlett@sctech.edu
706-646-6384
Flint Campus
Room D617
Career and Academic Planning
Tyreece Echols
Career Advisor
tyreece.echols@sctech.edu
770-467-4489
Griffin Campus
Room 107
Bridgette Worst
Career Advisor
bridgette.worst@sctech.edu
706-646-6143
Flint Campus
Room 250A