Emergency Medical Technician/EMT

Students in the EMT program learn the fundamentals of emergency care, patient assessment, drawing blood, cardiology, 12 Lead acquisition and interpretation, and many other patient related skills.

Through project-based learning, EMT students will have the opportunity to take on a variety of real-world Healthcare simulations in collaboration with their instructor and classmates.

Through work-based learning, EMT students may have the opportunity to complete a job shadow and/or internship at a local healthcare facility or ambulance service.

Students completing the EMT program at the EACC will be prepared and have the required knowledge for the next step in their career journey, whether it’s college or directly into the career field.

During their 1-2 years at the EACC, EMT students will have the opportunity to earn 30+ college credits through dual enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College, at no charge to the student/family and by simply successfully completing the EACC program.

Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to test for CPR, EMR, NHA CET and Phlebotomy certification and NREMT EMT certification.

Additionally, students who complete additional Ivy Tech courses such as ENG 111 and MATH 123 either through their home high school, EACC, or Ivy Tech can earn a TC Healthcare Specialist, CT Electrocardiography Technician, CT Dementia Care, CT Phlebotomy Technician, and CT EMT certificates from Ivy Tech Community College.