Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/2024-2025-catalog/areas-of-study/first-responder-academy/emergency-medical-technician-certificate-major-code-emt/
Synopsis: Overview
This program is 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. It 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. This program meets the ADHS-BEMS guidelines and is approved by the state of Arizona and the National Registry of EMTs. Students must pass with a B or better, pass the final with a B or better, and have 10 documented patient contacts.
Medical Direction: Arizona Certified EMTs are authorized to provide treatment, perform procedures, and utilize skills—as defined by the 2016 National EMS Education Standards—only under the medical control of an approved medical director or certified base hospital. Students must be 18 years of age upon course enrollment.
Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform a wide range of duties for employment in a modern medical facility.
- Identify and assess the signs and symptoms of illness and injury in patients and conduct triage as needed.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology in the application of emergency medical care.
- Provide medical care and basic life support to patients with respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, allergic, and OB/GYN emergencies, and with age-related and traumatic injuries.
- Demonstrate various examination techniques on patients with a medical or injury related complaint or problem.
- Demonstrate the skills required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Total Credit Hours: 9
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
9
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
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
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
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)
$377.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$179.00 FISDAP: $130 National Registry Practical: $75 National Registry Exam: $104 Total Testing/Exam Fees: $179.00
In-State Tuition
$864.00 Total Credit Hours: 9 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96 9 CR x 96 = $864 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $864.00
Other Fees
$555.00 LAB Fees: $350 Liability Insurance: $40 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65 Immunizations: $100 Total Other Fees: $555.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,322.00 Total Credit Hours: 9 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 9 CR x 258 = $2322 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $2322.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$75.00 Uniform: $75 Total Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools: $75.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,050.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,508.00
