Emergency Medical Technician

Intro

The Emergency Medical Technician program provides training for out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Emergency Medical Technicians have basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.
Objectives

  • Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS.
  • Use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
  • Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management.
  • Apply fundamental knowledge of lifespan development to patient assessment and management.
  • Properly administer or assist in administering medications to a patient during an emergency.
  • Utilize fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.
  • Apply knowledge (fundamental depth, foundational breadth) of anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.
  • Interpret scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size-up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, reassessment) to guide emergency management.
  • Provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient.
  • Apply a fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post-resuscitation management.
  • Provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient.
  • Utilize principles of growth, development, aging, and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs.
  • Perform in accordance with operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and personnel safety when responding to an emergency.
 
 

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, and be 18 years old. 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 the 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
$1,045* $1,045
 This is an estimate Tuition and fees 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 fee, ride-along, and clinical hours. Students are responsible for the national testing fee.

High School Adult Students:
Not Available M/W/F
1 pm - 5 pm
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Hours
Per Week
Certificate
Duration
12  6 credits 
3 months

Registration Begins July 1, 2024

Class Date Day Time Code Cost
Aug 26 - Nov 20 M W F 1 pm - 5 pm TEEM1011 01 LC $1045

Licensing:

  • Successfully complete the state-approved course.
  • Complete the application at https://www.emslicense.utah.gov within 30 days of the course start date.
  • Pay fees.
  • Submit DACS fingerprints for criminal background checks (one-time requirement).
  • Successfully complete the state-approved National Registry cognitive and psychomotor exams.

Logan Campus
1410 North 1000 West,
Logan, UT 84321

Living Miscellaneous personal
$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

Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education

Completion: 94%
Job Placement: 100%
Licensure: 87%
Withdrawal: 6%

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

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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. 

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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