Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
MIG3038 – The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate provides a study of anatomy and physiology, signs and symptoms of illness and injury, patient assessment, procedures associated with the provision of emergency medical care, triage, basic life support systems, and basic legal responsibilities. Equips students with the knowledge and skills required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the Arizona Department of Health Services – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (ADHS-BEMS) to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician. Students desiring NREMT/ADHS-BEMS certification must complete the state-required number of clinical experience hours with an Emergency Medical Service provider of out-of-hospital emergency care. Meets the ADHS-BEMS guidelines and is approved by the state of Arizona and the National Registry of EMTs.
Medical Direction: Arizona Certified EMTs are authorized to provide treatment, perform procedures, and utilize skills—as defined by the 2009 National EMS Education Standards—only under the medical control of an approved medical director or certified base hospital.
Program costs:
Total cost of program for instate students: $1579.60
Total cost of program for out of state students: $2979.60
Instate tuition fee: $680.00
Out of state tuition fee: $2080.00
Registration fee: $0
Cost of books: $219.60*
*Textbook costs subject to change without notice
Cost of supplies: $135
All exam/testing fees: $125
Graduation fee: $0
Other associated fees: Lab fees – $150, Uniform – $20, Liability insurance – $40, Test prep – $175, CPR fee – $35
WIA contact and enrollment status/credential verification: George Self 520-515-5313
Website link for program:
http://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/2018-2019-Catalog/Areas-of-Study/Allied-Health/Emergency-Medical-Technician-Certificate-Major-Code-EMT
Additional information: Program length is based on the minimum number of academic weeks.
Student must meet the following requirements: minimum age of 18 within six months of course completion, negative tuberculin (TB) skin test or negative chest x-ray report, and drug screen.
Refund Policy: www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Refunds-of-Tuition-and-fees.pdf
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
8
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Santa Cru, Benson, Willlcox
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Please contact the Cochise College Fin Aid Dept
Refund Policy
www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Re
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$219.60
Testing/Exam Fees
$125.00
In-State Tuition
$680.00
Other Fees
$415.00 Lab/Tech/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,080.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$135.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,574.60
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,974.60
