The Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students for employment as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) in fire departments, private ambulance services, and hospital-based systems. The curriculum focuses on the study of anatomy and physiology, the pathophysiology of diseases, traumatic injuries, pharmacology, and cardiac care. Students will develop their knowledge and skill through both laboratory and clinical field experiences. 

Graduation Requirements

Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic: A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.  The minimum number of credits required to be completed at SENMC for each certificate is listed below:

EMT Basic minimum of 6 hours required

EMT Intermediate minimum of 7 hours required

EMT Paramedic minimum of 15 hours required

AAS in Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: ENGL 1110G Composition I with a C- or higher; placement into college-level math and reading courses or completion of developmental courses with a C- or higher; cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.  A minimum of 15 of the 60 credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at SENMC.

Required Skills and Abilities

All EMS programs require that the student be able to:

• lift, carry and balance up to 120 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
• carry out emergency and non-emergency patient care, including, light extrication (i.e., be able to assume a variety of postural positions and be capable of physical maneuvers ranging from crawling, kneeling, squatting, twisting, turning, and bending, to climbing stairs and ladders)
• withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture

Program Entrance Requirements

• EMT Basic: 
  • Immunizations below are required before starting clinicals
    • MMR twice since 1980 or Rubella and Rubeola titers;
    • TB screening with expiration past end of semester;
    • Varicella immunity (titer or proof of vaccination accepted)
    • TDAP within 10 years
    • Hepatitis B series or titers or declination waiver
    • Flu shot if in season (October-March)
    • COVID vaccination
• EMT Intermediate
  • Copy of current health care provider CPR card
  • Successful completion of EMT Basic coursework
  • Immunizations below are required before starting clinicals
    • MMR twice since 1980 or Rubella and Rubeola titers;
    • TB screening with expiration past end of semester;
    • Varicella immunity (titer or proof of vaccination accepted)
    • TDAP within 10 years
    • Hepatitis B series or titers or declination waiver
    • Flu shot if in season (October-March)
    • COVID vaccination
  • EMT-Basic license in hand by the end of the sixth week of EMT-Intermediate classes
• EMT Paramedic
  • EMT Basic or EMT Intermediate license
  • Written, oral, and practical assessment at the EMT Basic or EMT Intermediate level depending on current licensure
  • HOBET exam
  • Copy of current health care provider CPR card
  • Completed departmental application including resume, letter of intent, and recommendation letters
  • Immunizations below are required before starting clinicals
    • MMR twice since 1980 or Rubella and Rubeola titers;
      • TB screening with expiration past end of semester;
      • Varicella immunity (titer or proof of vaccination accepted)
      • TDAP within 10 years
      • Hepatitis B series or titers or declination waiver
      • Flu shot if in season (October-March)
      • COVID vaccination