Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

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All Anoka Technical College students must demonstrate basic competency in Math, English, and Reading. Competency may be demonstrated through achieving minimum cut scores in new student assessments (Accuplacer); through other assessment exemptions; or through successful completion of Basic Math, Basic English, and Reading courses, earning a “C” or higher before receiving a diploma or an associate in applied science degree.

Also see graduation standards in Anoka Technical College Student Handbook.

NOTE: Program plans are subject to change. Please contact your program advisor for the most current program information.

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).

The EMSRB issues the state certification and requires a background check. Upon successful  completion of the course, the student is eligible to take the EMSRB skills examination and the  National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) written examination.

Upon successful completion of both the EMSRB and NREMT examinations, the students will receive State of Minnesota certification and National Registration.

Upon completion of all prerequisites, Unit I courses and EMED1110, the student is eligible to challenge the state and national Examinations for certification and registration as an Emergency Medical Technician.

For certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician proof of current state or national certification for Emergency Medical Technician must be provided before enrollment in Unit II and/or Unit III courses (MN EMSRB Requirement).

The Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certificate transfers directly into the Anoka Technical College Ememergency MEdical Services (EMS) diploma program.

To see how this program transfers to other programs, review the Anoka Tech articulation agreements at Minnesota Transfer. Articulation agreements are transfer agreements with specific programs and partnering schools. These agreements detail how specific courses transfer to a specific program at the partnering school. For a complete list of Anoka Tech’s articulation agreements listed by program please see this Minnesota Transfer link.

This program may also include Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) courses. MnTC courses transfer to meet MnTC general education courses throughout the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. MnTC courses from Anoka Technical College transfer to any MnSCU institution to meet the same goal areas that are met at Anoka Tech.

Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Records and Registration at all transfer schools for details about the institution’s transfer process and policies.

For more information please visit our Transfer page.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are found in many careers across the nation. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system encompasses a wide field of people who respond to emergencies in many different arenas. EMT’s and EMR’s are multi-skilled emergency care providers, dedicated to patient care in emergency situations.

Emergency care providers are found caring for patients on Basic Life Support (BLS) as well as Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services. Emergency departments and Urgent Care facilities employ many emergency care providers who have EMS training to assist in their departments within the hospital or clinic. Career firefighters now need EMS training as well as firefighter I & II training; most firefighters are required to have at least EMR Training. State and local law enforcement services require a minimum of EMR training for Post Board certification; however, law enforcement officers also respond in some areas as EMT’s or Paramedics.

Because of limited funding in the healthcare field, the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course was designed to meet the needs of emergency providers in the outlying communities. AEMT Certification may be challenged after completion of all EMS diploma program sections.

Partnerships between the college and the emergency healthcare 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, Emergency Medical Technician or an Advanced Emergency Medical Techniciancan 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.