Emergency Medical Technician Program

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Delivery Options:
In-Person, Online
Degree Type:
Certificate of Technical Studies
Program Length Once Accepted To Program:
1 Semester
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The Great Falls College EMT course is a one-semester, seven-credit course. Graduates of the Great Falls College EMT course have a 95 percent pass rate on the national EMT certification exam. This course is a great way for you to work on your prerequisites for a paramedic program. At the completion of the course, students 18 years or older may sit for the National Registry EMT exam. Being a certified EMT is a requirement for becoming a paramedic.

Graduates are prepared to:

  • Apply for a paramedic program
  • Assess and manage medical and traumatic emergencies in pre-hospital settings.
  • Provide basic life support, including CPR and AED use.
  • Perform patient assessments and document findings accurately.
  • Administer medications as allowed under EMT scope of practice.
  • Safely transport patients to medical facilities while monitoring their condition.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
  • Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
  • Sit for the National EMT Certification Exam (if at least 18 years old).

 

Types of courses

ECP 131 Emergency Medical Technician with Clinical
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Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to work in ambulances, fire and rescue and air medical services.

Additional Program Information

2100 16th Avenue South 
Great Falls, MT 59405

Call: (406) 771-4300 

Fax: (406) 771-4317

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