Advanced EMT

Columbia Basin College ETPL
Advanced EMT is an advanced level EMS course between EMT and Paramedic. It is not required to take Advanced EMT in order to progress to Paramedic. The course is offered as needed; determined by the EMS officers and fire chiefs from rural departments.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,296.62

Total required fees

$342.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

18

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Short-Term Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Completion of English 99 or higher and Reading 99 or higher is recommended. Before you can apply to the EMT program, you must be admitted to the college, pass a background check and obtain specific immunizations along with proof of a valid driver's license.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

CPR

Certification/license test preparation provided

CPR

Employment performance results

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Completion rate

73%

Employment rate

83%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.98

Typical (median) annual earnings

$37,756.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Healthcare and Social Services

44%

Other Industries

34%

Retail Trade

11%

Administrative Support

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
36
Completion rate
73%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
55%
Female
45%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
11%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
18%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
2%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
40%
Some college experience, but no degree
48%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
0%