Overview
At MTC, we offer a 200-hour course to train you to care for victims of sudden and serious illness in emergency situations. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the National Registry exam sponsored by SC DHEC.
With just six months of training, EMTs, also known as First Responders, work in a variety of settings, including county emergency services departments, private ambulance, and transport companies, and hospitals.
Students have the opportunity to start a rewarding career as an EMT with just six months of training. The EMT Basic course prepares students to take the National Registry exam. EMTs, also known as First Responders, work in a variety of settings, including county emergency services departments, private ambulance, and transport companies, and hospitals. A great demand exists for EMTs in today’s workforce with a competitive entry-level salary and ample advancement opportunities.
Prerequisites are high school diploma or GED, and WIN assessment (Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information) all with a minimum score of 3 or above. Mandatory uniform policy is black khaki pants, black polo shirt, black shoes, and black belt.
How 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!
Tuition Assistance
Training Resources
Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
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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| 20.00 | 200 |
EMT Basic Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the National Registry exam sponsored by SC DHEC. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED, and WIN assessment tests (Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information) all with a minimum score of 3 or above. Test Scores must be submitted prior to registration (CCE Registration, Continuing Education, PO Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202). Mandatory uniform policy: black khaki pants, black polo shirt, black shoes, and black belt. Classroom, Hybrid ID: CEMED-635 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,499.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$1,499.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 20.00 | 200 |
EMT Hybrid Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the National Registry exam sponsored by SC DHEC. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED, and WIN assessment tests (Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information) all with a minimum score of 3 or above. Test Scores must be submitted prior to registration (CCE Registration, Continuing Education, PO Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202). Mandatory uniform policy: black khaki pants, black polo shirt, black shoes, and black belt. Hybrid, Online ID: CEMED-638 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,499.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$1,499.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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