16-18 Hrs

The EMT Program is designed to prepare the student to render emergency care to the sick and injured. This program also prepares the student to take the National Registry EMT examination to become licensed at the EMT level. This is the entry-level licensure for EMS Providers. Graduates may be eligible to obtain employment in local industries, EMS agencies, hospitals, clinics, or volunteer at local volunteer fire departments. Those wishing to further their education and work in the EMS field as a career are encouraged to obtain a certificate or A.A.S. degree in paramedic science. This is a physically demanding job with dexterity skills. You may obtain the full description of the physical requirements document from the EMS Administration in the Center for Health Professions.

No degree is offered with this course, but a certificate in Emergency Medical Technician is offered. Students must pass with a “C” or higher both EMT I and EMT II to be eligible for the certificate of proficiency.

This course includes both didactic as well as practical hands-on skills and a clinical rotation at a local hospital and EMS service. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible for further assessment by taking the National Registry of EMT basic EMT exam. Passing this exam will allow for licensing in the state of Arkansas.