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Emergency Medical Technology ABOUT THE PROGRAM PAY The median annual wage for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics was $31,980 in May 2015.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 24 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, EMTs and Paramedics, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-andparamedics.htm
Accredited by the Michigan Department of Community Health EMS & Trauma Systems Section.
The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate of Completion curriculum stresses the integration of knowledge and skills required to competently perform pre-hospital basic, limited, and advanced life support. Wayne County Community College District is a State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) EMS & Trauma Systems approved Education Sponsor. Therefore, students that successfully meet the completion criteria for Medical First Responder, Basic EMT, or Paramedic will also receive a certificate of completion and are eligible for Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Program certification and the National Registry for EMT’s certification examination necessary for and Michigan licensure as a EMS Professional.
WHAT DO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMTS) AND PARAMEDICS DO? Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.
WHERE DO THEY WORK? Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and patients who are suffering.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information, please visit the following link: http://www.wcccd.edu/dept/EmMedTech/EmMedTech.html
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Recommended Sequence of Courses EMT: Paramedic - College Certificate CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS EMT 218 Emergency Medicine Preparatory . .5 EMT 221 Paramedic I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 EMT 231 Paramedic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 EMT 236 Paramedic Clinical Experience I . .6 EMT 241 Paramedic III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EMT 242 Paramedic IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 EMT 246 Paramedic Clinical Experience II . .6 EMT 243 Paramedic V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 EMT 244 Paramedic VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EMT 256 Paramedic Field Internship . . . . . .6 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Emergency Medical Technology: College Certificate CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS EMT 114 Basic EMT I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 EMT 124 Basic EMT II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 EMT 126 Basic EMT Clinical Experience . . .1 - ANDCAREER COURSES: (Any 21 credits from the following courses)
Emergency Medical Technology: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ENG 119 English I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ENG 120 English II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 SPH 101 Fundamentals of Speech . . . . . . . .3 PS 101 American Government . . . . . . . . .3 Elective: Natural Science with Lab . . . . . . .4 SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . .3 CAREER COURSES EMT 218 Emergency Medicine Prep . . . . . . .5 EMT 221 Paramedic I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 EMT 231 Paramedic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 EMT 236 Paramedic Clinical Experience I . .6 EMT 241 Paramedic III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EMT 242 Paramedic IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 EMT 243 Paramedic V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 EMT 244 Paramedic VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EMT 246 Paramedic Clinical Experience II . .6 EMT 256 Paramedic Field Internship . . . . . .6 A.A.S. PROGRAM TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.
EMT 105 Medical First Responder . . . . . . . .3 EMT 218 Emergency Medicine Preparatory . .5 EMT 221 Paramedic I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 EMT 231 Paramedic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 EMT 236 Paramedic Clinical Experience I . .6 EMT 241 Paramedic III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EMT 242 Paramedic IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 EMT 243 Paramedic V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 EMT 244 Paramedic VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EMT 246 Paramedic Clinical Experience II . .6 EMT 256 Paramedic Field Internship . . . . . .6 EMT COLLEGE CERTIFICATE TOTAL . .30 Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. This document is for informational use only and does not constitute a contract. WCCCD reserves the right to add or delete, without notice, any course offering or information contained in this document. 2/19/07
