Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective: Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in emergency medical services that will prepare them for employment as technicians.

Description: Designed to prepare individuals for certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Upon successful completion of EMS 152, the student is eligible to take the EMT examination and to apply to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services for certification as an EMT. Criminal history self-disclosure required.

Competencies to be achieved: EMS 152 Basic Emergency Medical Technology (12 cr.)

Prerequisite:  Reading score of 255+ or completion of ENG 101 Freshman Composition (3 cr.)

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

TOTAL

In-state                                $ 2979.94

Out-of-state                       $ 3684.94

Tuition:        

In-State                                $ 1,455.00

Out-of-State                      $ 2,160.00

Additional Fees:

• AWC Fees
  
  
  
  • Lab fee  $500.00
  
  
  • Transportation Fee  $5.00 (Fall/Spring only)  $75.00
  
  
  
  


• Non AWC Fees


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    • National Registry Fee $80.00
    
    
    • Estimated Book Costs $490.94
    
    
    • Application Fees (approx.) $154.00
      
      
      
      • TB test $75
      
      
      • AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider $79
      
      
      
      
    
    
    • Uniform (approx.)             $225.00
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

                                              $1524.94  Total Fees

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

EMER.CARE+TRANSP.OF SICK...-ACCESS (ISBN: 9781284376043) $365.00

EMS Testing – 21002 (ISBN: 2818000007244) $67.94

ENG-101 book:  Connect Access Card for A Writer’s Resource, 6th Edition, Maimon, Peritz, Yancey; ISBN 9781260494334, $58.00 (Book may vary depending on instructor)

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

Uniform

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Joseph Waterford, Director of Emergency Medical Services

Email: joseph.waterford@azwestern.edu

Phone number: 928-317-6068

F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/syllabi/ems-152.pdf

https://www.azwestern.edu/degrees-and-certificates/ems-emt-paramedic

G. Additional information:

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

Physical

Drug Screening

Tuberculosis Screening

National Registry Registration

• Other requirements needed:

Minimum placement test reading score of 255+, or completion of ENG 101

Student must submit application

Student must fulfill requirements of Arizona Department of Health Services before being accepted into the AWC EMT Program

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college

H. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No:  Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians NREMT

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: Yes

Career Pathway: AAS in Emergency Medical Services Paramedic, current EMT Certification is required to enter the Paramedic Program.

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

 Yes or No (Explain): Yes, recognized by states that accept NREMT, currently 40 states accept NREMT EMT Certification.

• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)

Yes or No: Yes

 Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/

1. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. New Program in La Paz County.

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