Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, TCC (EMH1) (510904) Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Moultrie (Veterans Parkway), Thomasville, Bainbridge

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT. This technical certificate of credit replaces the EM01 "Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate)" technical certificate of credit.

Length of Program: One (1) Semester

Entrance Date: Fall and Summer Semesters

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 17 years of age or older. Must be 18 at time of graduation and to sit for National Registry Exam.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). Must hold current EMT License/Certification. College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Requirements: Physical Exam, Criminal Background Check, and Drug Toxicology.

Note: Those who have been arrested/convicted of a moral and/or legal violation of the law may not be granted permission to take the licensing examination.

Program Final Exit Point: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit. Eligible to apply for the National Registry AEMT Boards.

Credits Required for Graduation: 10 Minimum semester hour credits required.

Accreditation Information: The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, TCC program is approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma, 1608 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 200, College Park, GA 30349-5576, Phone: 770-996-3133, http://ems.ga.gov.

Cost

Admissions Fees: $384.00
Graduation Fee: $40.00
Program Fees: $450.00
Tuition: $1,070.00
Total: $1,944.00

Curriculum Outline (9 hours)

1: Occupational Courses (10 hours)	9
EMSP 1550Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Theor This course builds on the previous EMT program courses and provides a broader depth and breadth of learning to the following topics. It introduces additional topics following the National EMS Education Standards outline the minimal competencies for entry-level EMS clinicians to perform their roles as outlined in the 2021 revisions. Topics Include: EMS System, Public Health, Assessment, Pharmacology, etc.	2
EMSP 1550LAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician Lab I This course allows students to master the psychomotor and affective skills required to perform as an AEMT. Students also mast the affective skills of patient communications and assessments using scenario-based learning. The student must demonstrate proficiency inn the required skills as dictated by the GA EMS Office, Student Minimum Competences documents.	1
EMSP 1560Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)Theory This course builds on the previous EMT program and EMSP 1550 course and provides a broader depth and breadth of learning to the following topics. It introduces additional topics following the National EMS Education Standards outline the minimal competencies for entry-level EMS clinicians to perform their roles as outlined in the 2021 revisions. Topics Include: Trauma and Special Patient Populations	2
EMSP 1560LAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Lab I This course builds upon EMSP 1550L and allows students to master the psychomotor and affective skills required to perform as an AEMT. Students also mast the affective skills of patient communications and assessments using scenariobased learning. The student must demonstrate proficiency inn the required skills as dictated by the GA EMS Office, Student Minimum Competences documents.	1
EMSP 1570Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Clinical This course provides the student with opportunities to put didactic and lab skills learned into real world environment under the careful direct observation of a clinical preceptor. The minimum number of patient contact hours is dictated by the GA EMS Office, Student Minimum Competencies documents (SMC).	2
EMSP 1580Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Capst This course provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency as an entry level AEMT, in management of patient in the role of team leader. This is performed under the direct observation of clinical preceptor. The student must demonstrate competency in the following areas: 1) Performance of Patient Assessments 2) Direction of Medical Care and 3) performs items 1 and 2 with minimal to no assistance from the Preceptor. The minimum number of patient contacts is dictated by the Georgia Department of Public Health EMS Office, Student Minimum Competences documents. (SMC)	1