For Program Information please contact:
Helen (Cookie) Burkhalter,
Chair
Room D1108-C
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4699.

cburkhalter@atlantatech.edu


EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - TCC

This program covers the both U.S. Department of Transportation 1985 Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Curriculum and the 1994 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Curriculum. The EMT-Intermediate Program is designed to provide additional training and increased knowledge and skills in specific aspects of advanced life support above the basic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Intermediate/85 certification examination and receive Georgia licensure as an EMT-Intermediate. Upon completion of EMS 1115, students would be eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs EMT-Basic Exam.

Certifying Agency:

Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma
2600 Skyland Drive, Lower Level
Atlanta, Georgia 30319

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 18 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
* Student must pass an NCIC background check.

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Essential Courses
Courses  
Credits
EMC 1101 Introduction to EMT Profession
4
EMC 1103 Patient Assessment  for the EMT
2
EMC 1105 Airway Management for the EMT
2
EMC 1107 Medical and Behavioral Emergencies for the EMT
3
EMC 1109 Assessment and Management Across the Lifespan for the EMT
2
EMC 1111 Trauma Emergencies  and WMD Response
4
EMC 1113 Clinical Applications for the EMT Basic
1
EMC 1115 Practical Applications for the EMT Basic
2
EMC 1201  Pharmacology and Shock/Trauma for the EMT - Intermediate
3
EMC 1203 Clinical Applications for the EMT Intermediate I
1
EMC 1205 Clinical Applications for the EMT Intermediate II
1
EMC 1207 Practical Applications for the EMT Intermediate
2
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
27
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
4
  Estimated Program Cost
$2,193