Course Sequence
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate consists of a single course, EMS 110 – Emergency Medical Technician.
This is an 8-credit-hour course with 4 hours of lecture time and 6 hours of lab time, which can be completed in one semester. During this course, students will learn emergency treatment procedures both in a classroom setting and in clinical practice at area hospitals. Students will experience 24 hours of observation in an emergency room. EMS 110 is offered at the Belleville, Âé¶¹APP City and Red Bud campuses as well as various off-campus sites.
Course Information
Spring and Fall Semesters
During both the spring and fall semesters, EMS 110 is offered in a 16-week format. Typically, there are 5 or more sections of the class at a variety of times and days of the week to accommodate student schedules.
Summer Semester
During the summer semester, EMS 110 is offered in an 8-week format. There are typically fewer sections available and students should be aware that summer semester classes may be more challenging.