Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Certificate (EMH1)

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient 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 on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT. This technical certificate of credit replaces the EM01 "Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate)" technical certificate of credit.

Successful completion of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment with ambulance services, fire departments, volunteer rescue squads, or with companies that are training designated employees to provide emergency care.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 9 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

EMSP 1550	Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Theory I	2
EMSP 1550L	Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Lab I	1
EMSP 1560	Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Theory II	2
EMSP 1560L	Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Lab II	1
EMSP 1570	Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Clinical	2
EMSP 1580	Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Capstone	1