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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Health Professions

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program offers instruction on providing basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Students will build the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a wide range of care and transportation for patients. 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 critical link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

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Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$1,300

Includes: Tuition (@ 150 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Cost Estimate

$565

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

  • Annual Fee: $40
  • Other Program Fees: $400
  • Digital Book Access Fee: $125
  • Licensure: +$223 — NOT required for graduation, but needed to work in Utah
Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid at registration

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Program Contact
Health Professions

  • Heidi Anderton
  • 801-593-2362
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Supports diverse students in any Allied Health Program. Allied Health programs at Davis Technical College can help students to start a new career, or change/advance to a different career within the medical field.

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Program Length: 150 hours
150 hours (4 months)
Enrollment Type:
Set Schedule
Training Location:
Main Campus
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
See training schedule

Admission Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements:

  • Adult students must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete the Davis Tech admission assessments
  • State of Utah EMT licensure

Students must also submit the following documentation:

  • Davis Tech Safety Information Acknowledgement
  • State of Utah EMT license
    • License number is required and must be in good standing, and will be verified through the BEMSP
  • Current CPR certification. CPR certification must meet the requirements set forth by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness and must not expire before the end of the program. Acceptable CPR courses are:
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (preferred)
    • American Red Cross - Professional Rescuer
    • National Safety Council - CPR & AED

If you have questions regarding the admission requirements, program, or application process, please contact the Health Professions Advisor at 801-593-2362.

All courses must have an in-person skills evaluation completed by an instructor. Online courses will not be accepted. You can see a list of accepted courses here.

 

Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation
MATH REQUIREMENTS
— No Math Assessments for this program —
PREPARATION AND STUDY
Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:
Next Generation Accuplacer READING
  • High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
  • Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - AEMT Certification

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

  • Weber State University

Outcomes

95%Placement Rate


Utah Job Outlook

Program Faculty

  • FT Jared Sholly – Lead Faculty / Coordinator
  • Bachelor's degree from Utah Valley University
  • 801-593-2395
  • FT Aaron Byington
  • Master's degree from Webster University
  • 801-593-2582
  • PT Cameron Cessna
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT Collin Weathersby
  • PT Haden Phillips
  • PT JR Vandyke
  • Bachelor's degree from Park University
  • PT Kelton Vine
  • PT Kimberly Youngberg
  • PT Natalia Hedges
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Master's degree from South University
  • PT Richard Salvinski
  • PT Taylor Stoker

*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.