For Program Information please contact:
Helen (Cookie) Burkhalter,
Chair
Room GPTV 115
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4699.

cburkhalter@atlantatech.edu


EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - TCC

The EMT-1 Program is designed to provide knowledge and skills in specific aspects of advanced life support above the basic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician EMT-1 certification examination and receive Georgia certification.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential Courses
Courses  
Credits
EMC 113 Pharmacology and Shock/Trauma Management for the EMT
3
EMC 100 Introduction to EMT Profession
3
EMC 103 Patient Assessment & Airway for EMT
3
EMC 105 Medical/Behavioral & OB peds Emergencies for the EMT
4
EMC 108 Trauma Emergencies for the EMT
2
EMC 110 Summative Evaluations for EMT Basic
3
EMC 116 Medical Emergencies for the EMT Intermediate
3
EMC 119 Summative Evaluations for the EMT intermediate
3
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
24
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
4
  Estimated Program Cost
$2,625