Emergency Medical Technician
Overview
At MTC, we offer a 224-hour course to train you to provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT exam and the South Carolina EMT Psychomotor exam.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. They perform interventions with basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. EMTs are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.
A great demand exists for EMTs in today’s workforce with a competitive entry level salary and ample advancement opportunities. Although the majority of EMTs function on an ambulance, there are also opportunities to utilize this training in areas such as hospitals, fire departments, industrial plants, and clinics.
We have flexible course offerings to suit most students' scheduling needs; most students complete this program in approximately three to six months.
Prerequisites are a high school diploma or GED, and Accuplacer testing. Contact our Testing Center at testctr@midlandstech.edu or 803.790.7522 to schedule the Accuplacer exam. Upon completion, please send your results to mccollumb@midlandstech.edu. Applicants must be physically able to perform all the tasks required of an EMT. Mandatory uniform policy is black pants, black polo shirt, black shoes, and black belt.
Special Note: Successful completion of some classes in this training program, along with meeting college entrance and program requirements, may provide you with exemption credit and/or advanced placement into the General Technology in Health Care Degree Program at Midlands Technical College. For further information, contact 803.732.0432.
Program Type
Training CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
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Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
This program is currently eligible for a QuickJobs Scholarship.
Please visit the MTC QuickJobs page to sign up for a free mandatory information session where you will learn how to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, you must:
- Attend an information session. Information sessions last approximately two hours and are free to attend.
- Be a South Carolina resident for 12 consecutive months. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for proof of residency (Driver's license, Beginner's permit, or state issued ID).
- Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe MTC or any other college monies.
- Submit an application. You will need to enter your student ID on the application.
- Scholarship recipients will be in communication with the Program Director responsible for the program for which they applied.
- Some programs require clean SLED background checks and clean drug/alcohol tests.
If you have additional questions, please call 803-732-0432.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 0.20 | 2 |
EMT Pre-Clinical Orientation This course covers an overview of the requirements for clinicals for EMT students to include background checks and drug screening. Online ID: CEEMS-501 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$150.00 |
| 22.40 | 224 |
EMT Basic with Exam Review Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the National Registry exam sponsored by SC DHEC. Exam review is included. Classroom ID: CEEMS-700 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$3,495.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$3,645.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Advanced EMT
EMT's have an opportunity to continue their training and focus on more advanced-level care through the Advanced EMT program.
Paramedic
EMTs have an opportunity to continue their training and focus on more advanced-level care through the paramedic program. Paramedics can treat a higher acuity patient and have an expanded scope of practice.