Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Tacoma Community College ETPL
The Emergency Medical Technician-Basic program is the first certification level for students pursuing careers in the EMS field. After the 112-hour course, students may become nationally registered and/or a Washington state certified EMT-B.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,319.60

Total required fees

$167.70

Books and supplies

$300.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

10

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Application and admission to TCC, assessment at or completion of ENGL 85, READ 85, MATH 85, current driver's license, current CPR card (only American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Completion rate

68%

Employment rate

80%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.71

Typical (median) annual earnings

$46,508.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Healthcare and Social Services

46%

Retail Trade

12%

Other Industries

11%

Administrative Support

8%

Accommodation and Food Services

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
202
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
67
Gender
Male
65%
Female
35%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
66%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
11%
20 to 29
59%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
46%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%