Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) possess the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as a link between the scene and the emergency health care system.

Objectives

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS and perform in accordance with operational roles, prioritizing safety and addressing legal and ethical considerations when providing emergency care.
• Integrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of airway, respiratory, and circulatory anatomy and physiology into EMS practice to assess and manage patients, ensuring optimal airway, mechanical ventilation, and respiration across all age groups.
• Utilize scene information and interpret patient assessment findings to guide and provide emergency care and transportation for patients with acute injuries, illnesses, shock, respiratory or cardiac failure/arrest, and post-resuscitation management.
• Utilize medical terminology for effective communication with healthcare professionals.
• Apply foundational EMS principles and knowledge of lifespan development to assess, manage, and provide emergency care and transportation during health emergencies and for patients with special needs.
• Demonstrate expertise in administering AEMT-carried medications in emergency scenarios.

This program meets the licensure requirements for the state of Utah. The college has not determined whether this program meets the licensure requirements for any other state.

Syllabi

Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students. To view the course syllabi for the Emergency Services Department, use the link below.

Syllabi for Emergency Services Department Courses (opens in a new tab)

Program Courses

1. 1

   About Your Program

   This program is defined-entry, defined-exit. We offer 2 cohorts a year. Please contact a Student Success Advisor for a start date or for any questions you may have about this program.

   Make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor

   Not ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.

2. 2

   Admissions

   Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application below. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

   Fill out the Certificate-Seeking Application (opens in a new tab)
3. 3

   Programmatic Requirements

   Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.

   Students must have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and be 18 years old at the time of course registration. A current BLS Provider CPR and Emergency Medical Technician certifications are required by the first day of class. Students will be required to adhere to all policies, immunization standards, and safety procedures required by the clinical site at which they work. A non-refundable $50 background check fee is required and must be completed before class begins.

4. 4

   Enrollment/Registration

   Once the programmatic requirements have been completed, you will be contacted by a Student Success Advisor with a starting date. Full payment or completed financial aid is required at the time of registration.

   No appointment is necessary.

   If you have any questions, Student Services can be reached at 435-753-6780 or studentservices@btech.edu or you can visit us in person at the Logan Campus!