Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Gain emergency medical services skills, knowledge of patient rights and communication techniques that are essential in the field. Experiential learning will occur through off-site clinical and field experiences as well as in our hands on-lab.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Program Supplies
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.
Career Pathway Certificate
Enrollment Process
Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.
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- Tuition Assistance Program Application
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Students also have the option to receive college credit for this program.
- Must be at least 17 years of age to enroll.
- The health sciences programshaveadditional admission requirements including background checks, health records and training requirements.
Program Information
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 200 hours |
| Total Hours | 200 hours |
Graduates of this Career Pathway Certificate program may enter the workforce or transfer course credit into the general Associate of Science program. For a listing of courses and how they transfer, visit the transfer webpage and select "Credit for 网赌网站 non-credit coursework."
Successful National Registry of EMT testing and attainment of Iowa certification meets the admission requirements for the Paramedic Associate of Applied Science or Diploma programs. In order to earn 网赌网站 credit for Career Pathway Certificate coursework, students must earn a minimum grade of C-.
Additional Information
Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association
Students will have the opportunity to become student members of the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association.
Simulation Labs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students have the opportunity to utilize the College's Health Simulation Laboratories at the Calmar and Peosta campuses for hands-on learning experiences.
Transfer Information
This program prepares students for theNational Registry of Emergency MedicalTechnicians psychomotor and cognitiveexaminations. Successful National Registry ofEMT testing and attainment of Iowacertification meets the admissionrequirements for the Paramedic Associate ofApplied Science or Diploma programs.
Program Contacts
- Email: contert@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2834
- Location: Peosta