Emergency Medical Technician
The Program satisfies the training requirements for those who are interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT (AEMT). The training is designed to prepare the student for the real world of medical care 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.
New students should apply for Admission you are not required to take the placement test. However, it is an option to help you continue your educational goals.
There is a requirement to be BLS CPR certified. You can take a course in advance or there will be a course taught the second week after the course starts on a Friday night for $45.
You must be 18 at the end of the course to be able to take the certification tests.
At the end of the course you will be provided with a practical test and then you can take the NREMT written test. Upon passing both tests the State of Utah will license you as an EMT.
Most state recognize the NREMT certification that Utah uses to license you. Each state has its own rules and its best to check with the specific state that you would like to move to.
For more information about this program, please contact the program manager.
Russell D. Malone
Program Manager, Emergency Medical Services
Larry H. Miller Campus
Public Safety Education & Training Center, 272 A
Office: 801-957-5287
E-mail: russell.malone@slcc.edu
Russell Malone, the Emergency Medical Technician training supervisor at the Institute of Public Safety at Salt Lake Community College has been coordinating and instructing Emergency Medical Technician courses since 1991. He has worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for multiple provider agencies during his years of service to the community. He is a current member of the Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness Professional Development sub-committee. He writes the Health Department’s Emergency Medical Services quarterly newsletter. He has been on the editing team for the Emergency Medical Technician manual used in most EMT courses.
Education
- B.S. Public Safety, Emergency Management, Capella University, 2014
- Licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, SLCC, 2011
- Certified Emergency Medical Services Training Officer, Utah BEMS, 1992
- US Army Aviation Accident Prevention Course, US Army Safety Center, 1988
- Certified Emergency Medical Services Course Coordinator, Utah BEMS, 1986
- Certified Emergency Medical Services Instructor, Utah BEMS, 1983
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Westminster College, 1981
Expertise
- 32+ years coordinating Emergency Medical Technician Courses
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- National Safety Council CPR/First Aid Instructor Trainer
- Retired US Army, 30+ years of service
- Firefighter, Airport Crash Rescue
- Crash Rescue Firefighter Instructor
- Army Aviation Master Crewmember, Helicopters
- Utah Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Test Team
- Member of Utah Department of Health EMS Professional Development Sub-committee
Amy Woods
Administrative Assistant, Institute of Public Safety
Larry H. Miller Campus
Public Safety Education and Training Center, 270
Office: 801-957-5333
E-mail: amy.woods@slcc.edu
Education
- Associate of Applied Science Criminal Justice, SLCC, 2021
- Associate of Science Criminal Justice, SLCC 2022
Expertise
- Knowledge of college standards as an employee since 2015.
- Institutional knowledge to support to students, staff, and faculty.
cecile Delozier
Associate Dean, Institute of Public Safety
Larry H. Miller Campus
Public Safety Education and Training Center, 203
Office: 801-957-5321
E-mail: jdelozi1@slcc.edu
Cecile has a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Public Administration, and a career long commitment to teaching with a strong emphasis on student engagement and successful outcomes. Currently, she is enrolled in a Criminal Justice PhD program with plans to complete her dissertation in 2022.
Cecile comes to SLCC with 18 years of experience in Corrections at the juvenile, county, and state levels. She rose through the ranks from officer to lieutenant at a maximum-security facility, during which she became a master instructor in multiple disciplines, developed classes, and acted as a field training officer. During her last five years she served as the training director for the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This role provided her with an opportunity to work with outside partners, Amend and the Norwegian Correctional Services, The Vera Institute, and The Moss Group on prison reform and innovative approaches to working with justice involved people.
As a consultant and master trainer for Desert Waters Correctional Outreach she worked to improve staff working conditions for corrections departments across the county.
Education
- Associate of Arts Degree, Bismarck State College ND, 2014
- Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester NH, 2015
- Master of Science Criminal Justice Public Administration, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester NH, 2017
Expertise
- Axon Taser instructor, 2021
- Simulation Instructor, 2021
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2020
- Prosci Change Management, 2020
- True Grit-Resilience for Correctional Staff- Master Instructor, 2019
- Department of Homeland Security’s Leadership for Women in Law Enforcement, 2019
- Government Quality Improvement Instructor, 2019
- Corrections Fatigue to Fulfillment Instructor, 2015
- CPR/AED Master Instructor and Training Center manager since, 2016
Completion of the Emergency Medical Technician program is designed to meet course requirements for professional licensure in Utah. Licensure is the exclusive right and responsibility of each state. In order to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician, students must satisfy individual state requirements, independent of SLCC course requirements. It is highly recommended that students consult in advance with the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness , or similar agencies in other states, to find out more about eligibility for licensure.
For students who plan to work as an Emergency Medical Technician in another state, here is one suggested website for researching state licensure requirements: License Finder sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
If you have difficulty finding the licensure requirements for your state, please contact your academic advisor or SLCC’s state authorization coordinator for help.
- Classes are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 6 to 10 p.m.
- For more information contact Russell Malone at 801-957-5287 or email at russell.malone@slcc.edu
- HSEM 2300 Emergency Medical Technician
- 10 elective credits towards a Criminal Justice AS or AAS degree
- Pre-Requisite: 18 years of age and no felony convictions
- Approximately 13 weeks in length
- Financial Aid is available for those who qualify
- Tuition is $1,480, plus books approximately $120 and State Licensure fee for resident or non-resident are the same $110.25.
- There is an $98 test fee paid to the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) at the end of the course for the written certification test.
- The course of instruction includes treatment of medical emergencies, including trauma injuries, shock treatment, bleeding, illness, bandaging, splinting, and taking of vital signs. The NREMT psychomotor test is included as part of the course. It will be conducted at the end of the course.
- HSEM 2300 Emergency Medical Technician
- 10 elective credits
- Pre-Requisite: 18 years of age and no felony convictions by the end of the course
- Approximately 14 weeks in length
- Financial Aid is available for those who qualify
- Tuition is $1,480, plus books approximately $99 and State Licensure fee of $110.25.
- There is an $104 test fee paid to the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) at the end of the course for the written certification test.
- The course of instruction includes treatment of medical emergencies, including trauma injuries, shock treatment, bleeding, illness, bandaging, splinting, and taking of vital signs. The NREMT psychomotor test is included as part of the course. It will be conducted at the end of the course.
- Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 pm to 10 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 12 pm.
Hybrid Class Requirements:
Those living within 50 miles of the Miller Campus (9750 S. 300 W, Sandy, Utah):
- Tuesday and Thursday lectures will be online (zoom).
- Saturday practicals will be in-person at the Miller Campus from 8 am to 12 pm.
Those living outside 50 miles of the Miller Campus (9750 S. 300 W, Sandy, Utah):
- You have the option to come to the in-person classes, or:
- With an approved Emergency Medical Services agency,
- Tuesday and Thursday lectures will be online (zoom).
- Saturday practicals will be conducted by your approved local EMS agency.
- You must have prior approval from SLCC and your EMS agency for this option.
- If you would like to register, please contact Russell Malone at 801-957-5287
- HSEM 2350 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- 6 elective credits towards a Criminal Justice AS or AAS degree
- Pre-Requisite: Current Utah EMT License
- Approximately 12 weeks in length
- Financial Aid is available for those who qualify
- Tuition is $900.00, plus books approximately $150.00 and State Licensure fee for resident or non-resident are the same $50.00.
- There is a $115.00 test fee paid to the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) at the end of the course for the written certification test.
- The course of instruction includes advance treatment skills including the use of advanced airways, advance level medications, and IV’s. The NREMT psychomotor test is $100.00 that is taken at the end of the course.
- HSEM 2350 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Pre-Requisite: Current Utah EMT License
- 6 elective credits.
- Approximately 14 weeks in length.
- Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
- Tuition is $1100.00, plus books approximately $100.00 and State Licensure fee of $45.00.
- There is a $144.00 test fee paid to the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) at the end of the course for the written certification test.
- The course of instruction includes advanced treatment skills including the use of advanced airways, advanced level medications, and IV’s.
- Classes are Thursdays 6 pm to 10 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 5 pm.
Hybrid Class Requirements:
Those living within 50 miles of the Miller Campus (9750 S. 300 W, Sandy, Utah):- Thursday lectures will be online (zoom).
- Saturday lectures and practicals will be in-person at the Miller Campus.
- You have the option to come to the in-person classes, or:
- With an approved Emergency Medical Services agency,
- Thursday and Saturday lectures will be online (zoom)
- Saturday practicals will be conducted by your approved local EMS agency.
- You must have prior approval from SLCC and your EMS agency for this option.
You can register at the Larry H. Miller Campus located at 9750 South 300 West, Miller Professional Development Center room 110 or by calling 801-957-5200.
Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Basic life Support CPR certification classes are available in conjunction with the EMT course. This class will certify you in one-man CPR, two-man CPR, pediatric CPR, and AED. The cost is $45 per student. We limit the class size to 36 students. Classes are taught 6 PM to 10 PM on Friday nights as per the class schedules.
You must enroll first and then register with Salt Lake Community College.
Spring 2024
EMT In-Person (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.)January 8 – April 24. 2024
State Test: April 29-30, 2024
EMT HYBRID (Online: Tuesday/Thursday, 6-10 p.m. & In-person: Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.)
January 11 – April 18, 2024
State Test: April 20, 2024
AEMT HYBRID (Thursday, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
January 8 – April 24. 2024
NREMT Test: April 20, 2024
Summer 2024
May 13 - August 14, 2024
State Test: August 19-20, 2024
EMT HYBRID (Online: Tuesday/Thursday, 6-10 p.m. & In-person: Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.)
May 16 - August 15, 2024
State Test: August 17, 2024
AEMT HYBRID (Thursday, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
May 16 - August 15, 2024
Fall 2024
EMT (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.)August 26 - December 04, 2024
State Test: December 9-10, 2024
EMT HYBRID (Online: Tuesday/Thursday, 6-10 p.m. & In-person: Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.)
August 22 - December 12, 2024
State Test: December 14, 2024
AEMT (Thursday, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
August 22 – December 12, 2024
Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- January 19, 2024
- January 26, 2024
- May 24, 2024
- May 31, 2024
- August 30, 2024
- September 9, 2024
Tuition and Fees
For information about the tuition and fees for this program, please call 801-957-5330.