Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program prepares students to work in emergency patient care. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are found in many careers across the nation. The EMS system encompasses a wide filed of people who respond to emergencies in many different arenas. EMTs are multi-skilled emergency care providers, dedicated to patient care in emergency situations.
At Anoka Tech courses are delivered in a lecture/lab configuration. Students must take an active role in lecture and a self-directed approach in lab. Our EMS program requires student clinical/patient care experience as part of our certificate curriculum. Students enhance their knowledge and skills working/learning with our industry partners.
The Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certificate is a nine (9)-credit program exists to prepare students for gainful employment in the field of Emergency Medical Services or to transition to further their EMS education.
Successful completion of the certificate will:
- Prepare students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (Computer Based Exam)
- Register the student with the American Heart Association for the Basic Life Support Provider Card
- Prepare students to take the State of Minnesota skill test for Emergency Medical Technician professionals
Prerequisites
Background Study
Minnesota Law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and/or residents at a health care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health; have a background study conducted by the state. An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not be permitted to participate at a clinical site. The student has the right to request reconsideration of the disqualification. For consideration to continue in the program the student must request reconsideration and provide a copy of such request. The student is responsible for requesting the commissioner to reconsider the disqualification.
Full-Time Sequence
TOTAL CREDITS
|
9 |
Fall 2017
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
EMED 1112
|
Emergency Medical Technician
|
9
|
| |
Starting Spring 2018
|
EMED 1113
|
Emergency Medical Technician I
|
4
|
EMED 1114
|
Emergency Medical Technician II |
5
|
| TOTAL |
|
9 |
Graduation Requirements
All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certificate must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.
Accreditation/Certification
The Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program follows the National DOT curriculum and is approved by the State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).
Transfer Opportunities
To see how this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:
Industry Information
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and are found in many careers across the nation and beyond. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) hires encompasses all of those that respond to emergencies situations. EMTs are entry level EMS providers capable of performing life-saving interventions within their defined scope of practice.
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Partnerships between the college and emergency health care industries further enhance the knowledge and skills of our students. With advanced training, students become more marketable as emergency providers in the emergency healthcare field. Education as an emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician (EMT) or an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) can lead to a satisfying and fulfilling profession in the emergency medical system and enhances many careers throughout our nation’s workforce.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
The Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certificate is a 20-credit program that prepares students for gainful employment in the field of EMS or to transition to further their EMS education.
Successful completion of the certificate will:
- Prepare students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (Computer Based Exam)
- Register the student with the American Heart Association for the Basic Life Support Provider Card
- Prepare students to take the State of Minnesota skill test for Emergency Medical Technician professionals
Prerequisites
EMED 1112 and NREMT or/and Current State of Residency EMT Certification is a prerequisite for the other EMED courses.
Some courses may require appropriate test scores or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a "C" or better.
Background Study
Minnesota Law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and/or residents at a health care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health; have a background study conducted by the state. An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not be permitted to participate at a clinical site. The student has the right to request reconsideration of the disqualification. For consideration to continue in the program the student must request reconsideration and provide a copy of such request. The student is responsible for requesting the commissioner to reconsider the disqualification..
Full-Time Sequence
TOTAL CREDITS
|
20 |
First Semester
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
Fall 2017
|
EMED 1112
|
Emergency Medical Technician
|
9
|
HLTH 1040
|
Medical Terminology
|
2
|
| |
|
|
Starting Spring 2018
|
EMED 1113
|
Emergency Medical Technician I
|
4
|
EMED 1114
|
Emergency Medical Technician II
|
5
|
HLTH 1040
|
Medical Terminology
|
2
|
TOTAL
|
|
11 |
| |
| Second Semester |
EMED 1120
|
ECG Recognition and Treatment for EMS
|
1
|
EMED 1125
|
EMS Operations
|
2
|
EMED 1130
|
ALS Clinical
|
2
|
EMED 1135
|
Basic EMS Pharmacology
|
1 |
| MnTC |
Speech, Biology or Psychology |
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
9 |
| *See Prerequisites |
Graduation Requirements
All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certificate must meet a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.
Accreditation/Certification
The Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program follows the National DOT curriculum and is approved by the State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).
Transfer Opportunities
To see how this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:
Industry Information
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are found in many careers across the nation and beyond. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) hires encompasses all of those that respond to emergencies situations. EMTs are entry-level EMS providers capable of performing life-saving interventions within their defined scope of practice.
Gainful Employment Report
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Partnerships between the college and emergency health care industries further enhance the knowledge and skills of our students. With advanced training, students become more marketable as emergency providers in the emergency healthcare field. Education as an emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician (EMT) or an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) can lead to a satisfying and fulfilling profession in the emergency medical system and enhances many careers throughout our nation’s workforce.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Awards
Certificate
Start
Fall: August
Spring: January
Contact
Brad Wright
763-576-4058
Enrollment Services
763-576-7710