Emergency Medical Technician

Health Professions

The Emergency Medical Technician program provides instruction on out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.

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Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$802

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.

Tuition and Fees – listed by course
Books and Materials – listed by course

High School Cost Estimate

$475

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: $350
Digital Book Access Fee: $85
Licensure: +$188 — 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 Clock hours: 150 Clock hours (4 months)

Enrollment Type:: Set Schedule

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

See training schedule

Admission Requirements

The Emergency Medical Technician program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following requirements:

High school students must be seniors and 18 years old within 120 days of completing the course
Students must be 18 in order to test for licensure
Adult students must have a high school diploma or equivalent
All students must complete the placement assessments as noted below

Students must also submit the following documentation:

Davis Tech Safety Information Acknowledgement
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)
  - This course is offered through Davis Tech and ECOE
- 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: https://site.utah.gov/bemsp/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2019/06/bemsp_approved_course_list.pdf

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

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	237 - 300	3 years
ACT English or Reading	16+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 955 C or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	C or Higher	2 years
SAT	530	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

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 - EMT Certification

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the 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

AAS Paramedic Studies | Transfer Agreement
Dumke College of Health Professions academic advisor 801-626-6136

90%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 Charlotte Coyle
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Colton Bascom

PT Davin Rutland
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Dirk Playle
Diploma

PT Haden Phillips

PT JR Vandyke
Bachelor's degree from Park University

PT Kalub Lewis
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Kelton Vine

PT Kimberly Youngberg

PT Marcus Garcia

PT Natalia Hedges
Nurse Practitioner
Master's degree from South University

PT Richard Platt
Bachelor's degree from University of Utah

PT Richard Salvinski

PT Sam Yates
Bachelor's degree from Weber State University

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. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.