Enhanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Skagit Valley College ETPL
Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum, Washington State Department of Health regulation, and Skagit County EMS protocol. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Master field skills for placement in responding EMS companies. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing and includes the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification practical examination for EMT-Basic.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,600.00

Total required fees

$293.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Mount Vernon

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

12

Credits

176

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Short-term Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification

Employment performance results

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Completion rate

90%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.35

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,155.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Healthcare and Social Services

43%

Other Industries

22%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail Trade

11%

Administrative Support

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
74
Completion rate
90%
Average number of students who completed each year
37
Gender
Male
67%
Female
33%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
19%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
11%
20 to 29
57%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
60%
Some college experience, but no degree
8%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
8%