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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Courses

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Courses

Suggested Sequence of Study

The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025.

When you’re ready to register for classes, visit Self-Service, Student Planning. This will show you your specific program requirements and how you’re doing so far.

Please note that course offerings and costs can change. See what’s included in the cost calculation.

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Semester 1

Course		Credits	Cost
EMS-363	Emergency Medical Technician I Prepares the student to provide emergency care at an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Services Education standards. Introduces basic emergency care concepts including fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. Focuses on patient assessment, care and transportation. Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32	3	$993.00
EMS-364	Emergency Medical Technician II Introduces shock and resuscitation, patient assessment, care and transportation of the acutely ill, trauma patient, special patient populations and EMS operations. Focuses on Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), Hazmat Awareness, and Incident Command. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency for skills within the scope of practice for patients of all ages. Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32 Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-363. Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-363.	3	$879.00
EMS-365	Emergency Medical Technician II Clinical Prepares students to provide emergency medical assessment, care and transportation of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. Develops student proficiency in previously learned skills when providing direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Requires student participation in and documentation of patient contacts and field experience approved by the medical director and the EMS program director. Students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice. Co-op Hours: 64 Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-364. Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-364.	1	$225.00

Total Credits: 7

Total Tuition + Course Fees: $2,097.00

Cost Calculations

The cost calculations are based on 2024–2025 resident tuition, fees, and any additional course fees. These are for informational purposes only and not a guarantee of what you'll be charged.

Course Cost: The course cost is calculated by multiplying resident tuition and fees per credit hour by the number of credits for the course, then adding any applicable course fees.
Total Tuition + Course Fees: This is the total tuition and course fees for all courses during the semester. If there are multiple courses that can fulfill the same requirement, we’ll use the first one listed for the calculation.

Additional Costs to Consider

When budgeting for your program, be sure to include the cost of books.

Keep in mind that some programs may have additional expenses, like tools, equipment, supplies, uniforms, exam fees, and background checks. Check with your faculty advisor for more details.

Program Contacts

Admissions

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Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
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Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM