Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, Minnesota

Emergency Medical Technician

Are you calm under pressure, compassionate, good at problem solving and interested in helping people? A career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) could be a great opportunity for you. EMTs have been around since the 1970s and make up a large number of the medical transport personnel in most states today. They are typically the first responders dispatched to the scene by a 911 operator and often work with a police or fire department.

As an EMT paramedic, you would be trained to care for the critically ill and injured in a pre-hospital environment under adverse conditions. By the end of your EMT training, you will know how to assess an emergency scene, control bleeding, apply splints, assist with childbirth, administer oxygen and perform CPR and other basic life support skills.

NTC’s program is an entry-level certification course into the field of Emergency Medical Services. It is designed to prepare you to take the state written and practical EMT exam. You will be required to complete a minimum of 110 classroom hours. Additional requirements include ambulance observations (aka ride-alongs), 8 hours of hands-on observation time in designated emergency departments and 10 patient contacts. To enroll in this program, you must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a CPR course for healthcare providers, provide immunization records and agree to a background check.

Employment

Whether you live in a rural area, small town or large city, there is a need for emergency medical technicians, paramedics and first responders to protect and service the community.

See more information about careers as an EMT.