Advanced – EMT

This is the new designation that replaces the EMT Intermediate program. The A-EMT, recently adopted by Utah is the new national standard of care. It is recognized by the majority of states and will increase reciprocity and the ability to find employment in other states.

The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The A-EMT possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.  Call us for more information on EMS changes at 801.759.5164.

1. Prepare students to work as an AEMT in an entry level position in a variety of healthcare settings.
2. Prepare students to take the state exams for certification.
3. Prepares students to safely administer medications.
4. Prepares students to safely gain vascular access.
5. Prepares students to effectively ventilate un-intubated patients of all age groups.
6. Prepares students to perform an adequate assessment and formulate and implement a treatment plan for patients with chest pain or respiratory distress.

Program Length: The program is 120 clock hours (hybrid - 80 hours in class and 40 hours online)

Delivery Method: Hybrid.

Textbook:  Brady’s Advanced EMT: A Clinical Reasoning Approach 1^st Edition. By Melissa R. Alexander, Richard Belle. Nov 23, 2011 by Prentice Hall. (TEXTBOOK included in cost of program. No tuition discount if student purchases the book independently).

Award: Certificate

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED
• Must be proficient in English (written and oral)
• Must pass a pre-admission assessment.
• Must hold a current BLS CPR certification - card required.
• Must be an EMT-B (EMT) in good standing with BEMS
•  Requires evidence of a current TB test (within the past year)
• Must obtain and pass a criminal background check (conducted by BEMS)

Additional Fees:

• As required by BEMS, applications and state testing fees will be filled out and collected on the first night of class.  Please bring your checkbook or a money order and picture ID with you on the first night of class. Student photos will be taken on the first night of class also as required by BEMS. ($80)

EMTI 101 Introduction to Intermediate Patient Care: This course prepares the EMT Basic in the responsibilities and skills needed to advance to the next level of certification. This course reviews basic patient assessment and proceeds to advanced techniques in the physical examination of patients. This course helps students develop critical thinking skills. Course covers medications and medication administration as well as venous access, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

EMTI 102 Medical and Traumatic Emergencies: This course covers cardiovascular and other medical emergencies. A-EMT’s need to be proficient in their CPR skills and able to perform artificial resuscitation measures. Course includes traumatic emergencies and how to treat patients with multiple system failures. This course also includes pediatric emergencies.

Tuition does not cover TB Test or state testing fees of $80.00