The online course is a self-directed, interactive, distance learning course that is approved for NREMT and Washington certification The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Course is a comprehensive program consisting of Distance learning (didactic), skills lab, clinical (hospital experience) and field experience components. The course adheres to the 2021 National EMS Education Standards based on the National EMS Core Content and the National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019 that define the minimal entry-level educational competencies for each level of EMS training. The course consists of 100 hours of self-paced online education, 20 hours of virtual education with an instructor and 48 hours of skills/lab that are in person. The student will be scheduled to complete clinical internship rotations consisting of at least one shift in the Operating Room to focus on BVM’s, a shift in an Emergency Department and a shift in a Pediatric ED or clinic (if available) to learn assessment and management of patients within the scope of practice for the AEMT. The student is also required to complete at least four 12-hour shifts in the prehospital setting with an EMS agency. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs cognitive exam which lead to certification at the AEMT level in the State of Washington, as well as with the National Registry of EMTs. Virtual Orientation and access to content given. Weekly virtual instructor check ins- Q & A Every other week Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm for 7 weeks in person lab and classroom instruction.