Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

Program Goals Statement

The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as an EMT. Successful completion of the program coursework qualifies students to sit for the State of Massachusetts EMT license examination. This State license is mandatory for all personnel who wish to pursue a career working on an ambulance. EMT licensure is also the first step in training for a career as a paramedic or with the fire service. EMT training is a valuable skill for those pursuing careers in the healthcare. EMT students gain practical experience by taking part in both hands-on activities and simulations.

Program Information

Successful completion of the program coursework will qualify students to sit for the State of Massachusetts EMT certification examination.

EMT students will gain practical experience by taking part in both hands on activities and simulations.

EMT certification is the first step in training for a career as a Paramedic or with the fire service.

Courses transfer to the Fire Science Associate's degree program.

Program Requirements

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8
Total credits:
8

Course Sequencing

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

Overview

Academic Area

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Degree Offered

Certificate of Recognition in Emergency Medical Technician

Program Code

EB

Program Contact

Stephen Rivard
Program Coordinator
Stephen.Rivard@BristolCC.edu

Adrienne Foster Scharf
Dean of STEM
Adrienne.FosterScharf@BristolCC.edu

Campus

CIP Code

51.0810