Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

School of
Health Professions

Heidi Anderton

Health Professions Advisor
801-593-2362
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Program Summary

When Can I Start

Training Dates

Credits

7 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

3 months @ 15hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus

Adult Student Costs | $1,250^*

*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Costs | $325

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

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.

Program Outcomes

Placement Rate

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Utah Job Outlook

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramendics

Program / Admission Details

Program Description

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 build the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patients with a wide range of 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 in an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a critical link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements:

High school students must be seniors
Students must be 18 in order to test for state licensure
Adult students must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must submit state of Utah EMT licensure issued through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services

Students must also submit the following documentation:

Davis Tech Safety Information Acknowledgement
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. BLS 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. This course is offered through Davis Tech and ECOE.
- NOTE: All courses must have an in-person skills evaluation completed by an instructor. Online courses will not be accepted. A list of accepted courses is found here.

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

Admission Assessment Requirements

— No testing required for this program —

Credentials and Certifications

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - AEMT Certification

Transfer Options

Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.