Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
EMH1
Availability: North Metro and Appalachian Campuses
Program Purpose: The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced 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 AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.
Program Length: The AEMT courses can be completed in 10 weeks. This program can be taken as a stand-alone certificate or it can be taken as part of the EMS Professions Diploma.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18 by the start of clinicals. Students must possess an EMT license or have NREMT certification at the EMT level. Students must enroll in the college’s EMSP Diploma Program and attend a mandatory information/application session. Admission will close once the courses are at full capacity. The program does not maintain a waiting list. Please consult the appropriate Academic program on the college’s website for specific program admission information.
Certificate Requirements
Requirements List
| EMSP 1510 | Advanced Concepts for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1520 | Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1530 | Clinical Applications for the AEMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1540 | Clinical & Practical Applications for the AEMT | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 10