EMT-Intermediate 99
Certificate of Applied Science Degree

Advisor: Larry Myers

Upon completion of the EMT-Intermediate 99 and the EMT-Basic program, students will be prepared to begin a successful career in emergency care and transportation in emergency and non-emergency settings. Students are prepared to sit for the National Registry Certification Examination to gain licensure.

Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:

• Understand human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems;
  
  
• Understand pharmacology, pathophysiology and medical terminology;
  
  
• Practice more advanced emergency medical skills that include utilization of cardiac monitors and defibrillators, provision of fluid resuscitation through intravenous access and limited pharmacological interventions; and
  
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in emergency medical skills such as CPR, airway control, oxygenation, wound care, splinting, and cervical spine immobilization.

Upon completion of the EMT-I 99 program, students will be prepared to begin a successful career in emergency care and transportation in emergency and non-emergency settings. Students are prepared to sit for the National Registry Certification Examination to gain licensure as EMT – Intermediate 99.

Estimated Resident Program Cost:

Tuition and Fees	$2999
Application Fee	$30
Lab Fees	$60
Books/Supplies	$650
TOTAL:	$3739

Summer Semester

Students could enter summer semester by taking EMT 137 Basic and/or other courses, completing in three semesters. Students could also enter fall semester as below, but finish the following summer, thereby lowering number of credits per semester. Student actually finishes ambulance internship for I99 courses at end of June.

 

Fall Semester

Course	No.	Title	Credits
AH	140	Pharmacology	2
AH	145	Introduction to Medical Terminology	1
ENGL	119**	Introduction to College Writing	4
COMM	135	Interpersonal Communication	3
EMS	137	EMT-Basic	6+
		SUBTOTAL	16

 

Spring Semester

Course	No.	Title	Credits
MATH	161**	College Algebra w/ Science Applications	3
EMS	140	EMT - Intermediate I	4+
EMS	155	EMT - Intermediate II	3+
EMS	217	EMT - Intermediate III	4+
EMS	222	EMT - Intermediate I Clinical	1+
EMS	227	EMT - Intermediate II Clinical	2+
		SUBTOTAL	17

Total Program Credits: 33~

~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment