Emergency Medical Technician

Program Outcomes

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Program / Admission Details

Program Description

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

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
Students must be 18 in order to test for state 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 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.
- 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

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be emailed to Admissions@davistech.edu. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. For applicants who do not have supporting documentation, please contact the Assessment Center to schedule an assessment.

The following tests are required for this program:

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test

To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:

High school applicants will have their high school transcript reviewed; in addition, they may also submit their ACT/SAT scores
Adult applicants may submit unofficial high school transcripts, if courses were taken in the last three years; unofficial college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution; or ACT/SAT scores, if taken within the last three (3) years
Applicants with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher
Applicants with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may submit a copy of their unofficial transcript of conferred degree

Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.

Credentials and Certifications

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - EMT 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.