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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
The Health Careers Academy Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is a two-semester, hands-on course for students interested in emergency medical services and health care careers. The program prepares students to provide emergency pre-hospital care and to sit for the National Registry EMT Examination.
Hands-On Experience
Hands-On Experience
Real-world training is a core part of the EMT program and includes:
Weekly laboratory sessions
Two required 12-hour clinical rotations:
Ambulance company
Hospital emergency department
Students work alongside medical professionals to apply classroom knowledge in real emergency settings.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
To be eligible for the EMT program, students must:
Be an incoming 12th-grade student
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Have passed Biology with a grade of C or better
Have passed Anatomy & Physiology with a grade of C or better, or be concurrently enrolled
Additional health clearances (such as TB testing and required vaccinations) are required upon acceptance.
Certifications & Career Preparation
Certifications & Career Preparation
Successful students are prepared to:
Take the National Registry EMT Exam
Qualify for entry-level EMT employment
Build a strong foundation for careers in health care and emergency services
Students are also enrolled in a one-semester Medical Terminology course to support EMT coursework.
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