Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Intro
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 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.
Courses / Syllabi
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students. To see the course syllabi for the Emergency Services Department, click the link below.
Syllabi for Emergency Services Department Courses
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Program Courses
How to Apply
About Your Program
This program is defined-entry, defined-exit. Registration is first come, first served. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates in the "program hours" section on this page.
Make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor here >>
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Admissions
Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application below. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g. GED).
Fill out the Certificate-Seeking Application here >>
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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, be 18 years old, and have a current BLS Provider CPR and Emergency Medical Technician certification. 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.
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Enrollment/Registration
Once the programmatic requirements have been completed, log onto the my.btech.edu college portal to complete registration. Full payment or completed financial aid is required at time of registration. Registration Steps >>
The first month's payment or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. 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!
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Checklist
I have my Student ID
Letter of Recommendation
I have a personal history/career objective
I have my high school transcript
The Process
Apply for scholarships at https://btech.edu/scholarships (soft deadline (5th of each month).
BTECH emails a link to schedule a Scholarship Interview.
Interview with the Scholarship Committee (generally 3rd Tuesday of each month).
BTECH evaluates the interview rubric and available funds.
Notified of award results within 4 weeks.
The student will receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
BTECH disburses scholarships.
If you have any questions please make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor here.
Tuition and Fees |
Estimated Equalized Payment |
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$1,233* | $1,233 |
cost includes books and supplies | tuition and fees are due |
Course fees may vary | upon enrollment |
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Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | Pell Eligible |
Books and supplies (ISBN/edition)*. | No |
*Tuition and fees include textbooks, supplies, state certification fees, ride-along, and clinical hours. Students are responsible for the national testing fee.
High School | Adult Students: |
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Not Available | M/W/F 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Hours Per Week |
Certificate Duration |
12 | 6 credits 3 months |
Registration Begins January 2, 2025
Class Date | Day | Time | Code | Cost |
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Jan 22 - May 19 | M W F | 1 pm - 5 pm | TEEM1201 02 LC | $1233 |
Logan Campus
1410 North 1000 West,
Logan, UT 84321
Living | Miscellaneous personal |
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$8,478 | $2,430 |
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Transportation | Dependent care |
$1,683 | $378 |
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Disability-related | Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential |
$117 | $0 |
Outcome Data
Outcome Data
Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education
Completion: 100%
Job Placement: 86%
Licensure: 79%
Withdrawal: 0%
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Employment Outlook
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, and professional memberships, and is something you love doing.
Find out the employment trends in this career here.
For additional information on the occupational profile, please click here.
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.
Hours of Operation
Logan Campus - Main
Telephone: 435-753-6780
Student Services
Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Brigham City Campus
Telephone: 435-734-0614
Student Services
Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Campuses
Logan Campus - Main . 435-753-6780
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321
Brigham City Campus . 435-734-0614
325 West 1100 South Brigham City, UT 84302