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Emergency Medical Technician Pathway

Two students in class carefully dissect a specimen during the Thompson Career Campus EMT Pathway lab

Be First on the Scene. Be the Difference.

The EMT Pathway prepares students for a fast-paced career in emergency medical services. Through two years of hands-on learning, clinical experience, and college credit opportunities, students gain the skills needed to save lives and succeed in healthcare.

Why Choose the EMT Pathway?

  • Build real-world medical skills in labs, simulations, and clinical settings.
  • Earn industry-recognized certifications: CPR for Professionals, and EMT.
  • Graduates may be prepared to sit for the National Registry EMT Exam.
  • Learn from local experts, including partners at Thompson Valley EMS.

Program Structure

Two-Year Sequence (4 Semesters)

Year 1

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician

There is no Concurrent Enrollment credit available for the 1st year of this pathway.

Year 2

  • EMT Fundamentals (EMS 1021)
  • EMT Medical Emergencies (EMS 1022)
  • EMT Trauma Emergencies (EMT 1023)
  • EMT Special Considerations (EMT 1024)
  • EMT Clinical Experience (EMS 1070)

High School Credit Earned

  • 1.0 English
  • 1.0 Science
  • 4.33 CTE Elective

6.33 Total over two years

 

EMT Pathway Attendance Requirements:
During Year 2 of the EMT pathway all courses are taught by an instructor from Thompson Valley EMS. Due to the hands-on, skills based nature of these courses and strict industry standards any more than thwo absences FOR ANY REASON in each semester will result in removal from the pathway.

Certifications and Credentials

CPR for Professionals

Emergency Medical Technician

Requirements and Prerequisites

This pathway is primarily open to 11th and 12th grade students.

  • Students must be 16 by March 1 of the first year they are in the pathway.
  • Students must complete Algebra I or higher prior to entering this pathway.

EMT Required Vaccines/Tests:

  • Students will need to submit documentation of vaccination in year 2 of the pathway. 
  • Must provide proof of up-to-date immunizations and test results, which include:
    • Tuberculosis (TB) conducted via TB Skin test, T-spot or QuantiFERON blood test.
    • Hepatitis B with two minimum vaccinations to receive a waiver while awaiting a third vaccination. The series of doses takes 6 months to complete (plan ahead). 
    • MMR (Measles/Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), two vaccinations are required.
    • COVID 19 This may depend on clinical placement.

The following vaccinations are recommended but not required:

  • Flu shot, seasonal flu shot.
  • Tetanus (TDaP) vaccination within the last 10 years.
  • Meningococcal Vaccine

​​​​​​​Other Clinical Information:

  •  Students must provide transportation to and from clinical sites.
  • Students who enroll in this program are required to participate in clinical experiences in healthcare facilities, such as ambulances, hospitals and assisted living centers. Thompson Career Campus’ healthcare industry partners require participants to meet the vaccination requirements of their facilities. You will be asked to provide proof that you have fulfilled these requirements to participate in this Thompson Career Campus program.
     

EMT Required Identification:

  • Must have TWO forms of ID (names must match and not expire before testing): 
  • ID #1: Government-issued ID with a photo and signature 
    • Driver's License OR 
    • Driver’s Permit OR 
    • State Identification Card 
  • ID #2: Must have same name and signature as ID #1  
    • Passport (with signature) OR 
    • Social Security card (with signature)

EMT Required Background Checks/Drug Screenings:

  • Negative 10-panel Drug Screen
  • Students are required to pass a background check

Students with high school IEPs or 504 Plans who are participating in this program, contact TCC with questions about your accommodations. 

Featured Partner

 

Thompson Valley Emergency Medical Services

 

Bright Career Outlook

According to O*NET OnLine, the occupation of Emergency Medical Technicians has a Bright Outlook.

Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

Important Notes

  • Please note none of the courses offered at Thompson Career Campus are currently approved by the NCAA.
  • Concurrent enrollment and college certificates depend on hiring a qualified instructor.
  • Grades of F/W/Incomplete on the college transcript can affect future financial aid (SAP). Consult your preferred college.

This page includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.