Program Overview
The training is designed to prepare the student for the real world of emergency medicine by giving the knowledge, skills, hands-on experience, and the technical background to provide such care. The training is also applicable to nursing, physical therapy, law enforcement and private security personnel.
To be licensed by the State of Utah, you must be 18 years of age and have no major felony convictions, complete all course and testing requirements. You must attend all scheduled classes.
What You Will Learn
- Understand how the body’s systems work and communicate clearly with other healthcare professionals using correct medical terms and abbreviations.
- Size up a scene, carry out primary and secondary assessments, take a patient history, and use what you find to guide care for patients of every age, including those with special needs.
- Keep an airway open, support breathing, and recognize and manage shock, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest, including care after resuscitation.
- Provide basic emergency care and transport for acutely ill patients, and give or help give medications safely.
- Learn how the EMS system works, how to protect yourself, patients, and the public on scene, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of an EMT.
Estimated Cost
Total Estimated Cost: $1,175
Tuition: $597
Books: $250
Consumable: $108
State License Fee: $45-$119
NREMT Fee: $104
Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.
Career Outlook
Some careers shown require further education beyond this program.
Additional Information
For full program details, please visit the program website.