Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician Program

Start an exciting career as an EMT with the Emergency Medical Technician certificate from Southwestern Michigan College.

Learn how to navigate the fast pace of emergency response and care for people in critical situations with the EMT certificate.

• About the Emergency Medical Technician Program

  The EMT program is a two-class certificate program that prepares students to work as an emergency medical technician.

  In this program you’ll learn how to administer emergency care through both classroom instruction and hands-on practice. 

  Upon completion of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the Michigan Department of Public Health licensure exam for EMTs.

• What You’ll Learn

  View the full curriculum guide for the Specialty Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician.

• What Can I Do With an EMT Certificate?

  Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) provide pre-hospital medical care in emergency situations. They are often among the first on the scene in emergency situations and are on the front-line of patient care.

  Careers and Salaries

  Career Option	Salary
  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):	$39,410

  2022 median pay. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics