Why Choose This Program
Much more than “ambulance drivers," EMTs respond to all types of emergency calls and perform a wide variety of pre-hospital medical care. They are part of the Emergency Medical System (EMS) which is much broader field that includes all aspects of emergency medical care, from the scene of an emergency to the hospital. EMT's work alongside Paramedics and other EMS agencies in the delivery of basic life support procedures and emergency pre-hospital care.
St Cloud Technical & Community College offers students entry-level emergency response training with its EMT-Basic (EMT-B) program. EMT-Bs do not provide definitive medical care on the scene but rather focus on rapid in-field treatment and patient transport to medical facilities.
Successful completion of the one semester long training course qualifies you for MN state and National Registry EMT-B certification as sanctioned by the MN Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board.
Placement rate from self-reported data of graduates available for work in field of study up to one year post graduation. Wage data is from Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Projected Minnesota Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics job openings is from O*Net, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
From Degree to Career
- Manage vital signs, oxygen therapy, and airways.
- Students conduct patient assessments on medical and trauma patients of all ages.
- Describe the indications for use of semi-automatic defibrillators (AED).
- Demonstrate performance of CPR.
- Exhibit proficiency in all EMT skills set forth by the NREMT.
- Evaluates the appropriate method for patient access and extrication.
- Applies knowledge of medical and trauma conditions.
- Validates knowledge of patient care for all stages of life span development.
When you take EMT classes at SCTCC, you'll learn how to assess patients in emergency situations and manage their vital signs, oxygen therapy, and airways. You will also learn how to perform CPR and provide the indicators to use a semi-automatic defibrillator (AED).
Medical emergencies happen everywhere and at unexpected times. This is a job that will always be in demand!
Many career paths require EMT certification. If you are interested in the health care or medical field, it may be helpful to get EMT certified for foundational knowledge and training. It could also help you narrow what steps to take next in your career.
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Firefighters
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants
- Emergency Management Directors
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- Public Safety Telecommunicators
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Nursing Assistants
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and more!
If you're interested in a fast-paced career and want to help save lives, an EMT may be the career for you. This is a stackable credential, meaning you can earn your certificate as the prerequisite to enter the Paramedicine program to advance your career.
- Work with a team in fast-paced, unpredictable situations
- Help save lives in emergency situations
- Enter the emergency medical services field right, away but also have the option to return and apply your certificate as the prerequisite toward SCTCC's Paramedicine Program to advance in your career
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Work with paramedics, police & firefighters at emergency sites
- Answer emergency calls & transport patients to medical facilities
- May perform medical services at the scene
Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Are you ready to learn more about the EMT classes and being a student at SCTCC? Visit SCTCC for a tour or an information session.
The EMT program continues to be an open enrollment program, and does not require a separate application or prior approval. Classes start every Fall and Spring Semester.
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Connect with the Admissions Team
- Call us at 320-308-5089
- Email us at recruitment@sctcc.edu
- On campus Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Register for a Tour
Visiting campus is an excellent opportunity to learn about SCTCC programs, the application process, and tour the state-of-the-art-labs and classrooms.
Paying for College
Students choose SCTCC for a lot of reasons, but saving money is one reason we hear from almost every student at SCTCC. We’ve got a breakdown of the costs for the program, along with information on financial aid and scholarships.
*Note: The Emergency Medical Technician certificate on its own is not eligible for financial aid.
Apply just once and you are considered for all eligible SCTCC scholarships.
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