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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.

New for Fall 2025, 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, Emergency Medical Responder, and EMT.
  • Graduate prepared to sit for the National Registry EMT Exam.
  • Gain college credit through Aims Community College with free tuition for qualifying students.
  • Learn from local experts, including partners at Thompson Valley EMS.

Program Structure

Two-Year Sequence (4 Semesters)

Year 1

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Health and Wellness
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMS 1015)

There is no Concurrent Enrollment credit available for the 1st semester 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
  • 4.0 CTE Elective

6.0 Total over two years

Concurrent Enrollment Credit Potential

Up to 15 credits through Aims Community College

Certifications and Credentials

CPR for Professionals

Emergency Medical Responder

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.

Students with high school IEPs or 504 Plans who are participating in this program, please read the information from Aims Community College Disability Support Services (DSS) about accommodations.

Aims Community College DSS department determines all accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Students in this pathway are considered college students, and therefore fall under college accommodation policies.

Please contact TCC with questions about how to apply for accommodation with Aims Community College DSS department.

Featured Partners

Aims Community College

 

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.