Emergency Medical Technology Comprehensive
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Emergency Medical Technology Comprehensive curriculum provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills in accordance with the National EMS Scope of Practice published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Arizona Department of Health Services. This certificate provides students with the expanded knowledge and skills for pre-hospital settings. Successful completion of the curriculum and upon licensure, the candidate can seek employment with ambulance service companies, first responder agencies, fire departments, and hospitals as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Emphasis is on the fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured. The primary focus of an EMT is to respond to, assess and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care, apply basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and medical transportation to/from an emergency or health care facility.
This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Emergency Medical Technology Comprehensive (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5058
Total credits required
16-17
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
EMT104 requires students to complete additional hours in a competency-based clinical, vehicular, and/or scenario based experience. Depending on the college, this may be completed through EMT104AB or program director-approved rotation.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate the administration of CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adults and children using methods that meet current BLS standards. (EMT101, EMT104, EMT104LL)
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of medical, legal and ethical roles and scope of practice of an Emergency Medical Technician. (EMT101, EMT104, EMT104AB, EMT104LL, AJS/EMT/FSC258, HCC145, PME190, PME191, SWU258)
- Apply effective oral, written, and visual communication skills to manage an emergency response. (EMT101, EMT104, EMT104LL, HCC145, AJS/EMT/FSC258, PME190, PME191, SWU258)
- Apply current technology to specific tasks related to an emergency medical services. (EMT101, EMT104, EMT104AB, EMT104LL, AJS/EMT/FSC258, PME190, PME191, SWU258)
- Collaborate with various populations in public safety systems. (EMT101, EMT104, EMT104AB, EMT104LL, AJS/EMT/FSC258, PME190, PME191, SWU258)
- Demonstrate critical thinking through written, oral, and visual formats in various environments to manage diverse situations specific to an emergency response. (BIO156, EMT101, EMT104, EMT104AB, EMT104LL, AJS/EMT/FSC258, PME190, PME191, SWU258)
- Demonstrate patient advocacy with respect to cultural and individual differences. (EMT101, EMT104, EMT104AB, EMT104LL, AJS/EMT/FSC258, PME190, PME191, SWU258)
- Demonstrate awareness of procedures to ensure patient, public, personnel, and personal safety. (EMT101, EMT104, EMT104AB, EMT104LL, AJS/EMT/FSC258, PME190, PME191, SWU258)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 13 | |
| Students who have current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) are required to receive credit by evaluation. | ||
| EMT101 | Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers (0.5) OR | |
| Current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer (0) AND | ||
| Credit By Evaluation (0.5) 0.5 | ||
| EMT104AB | Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology | 0.5 |
| EMT104 | Emergency Medical Technology | 10 |
| EMT104LL | Emergency Medical Technology Practicum | 2 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3-4 | |
| AJS/EMT/FSC258 | Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety | 3 |
| BIO156 | Introductory Biology for Allied Health | 4 |
| HCC145 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
| PME190 | Introduction to ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation for EMS Professionals | 3 |
| PME191 | Introduction to Pharmacology for EMS Professionals | 3 |
| SWU258 | Victimology and Crisis Management | 3 |
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.