Emergency Medical Care

CERTIFICATE, 16 CREDITS

The Emergency Medical Care Certificate provides enhanced entry-level job training for employment in a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service. Included in the program are ride-along clinical experiences with local Ambulance Services. Upon successful completion of this certificate is the opportunity for National Registry certification, plus the Spanish speaking skills for EMS personnel that employers are seeking. The EMC Certificate prepares and enhances a person’s job opportunities for work as an EMT in a Basic Life Support (BLS) medical transportation service or in an Advanced Life Support (ALS) service that combines EMT's and paramedics. This certificate also serves as a ladder to a paramedic career.

 Location: Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna
Program Starts: Fall, Spring & Summer
Course Plan: One Semester
Faculty: Wanda McCoy

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Emergency Medical Care program page at riverland.edu.

Required Core Courses (13 credits)

EMER1200 Emergency Medical Technician 7 CR
SPAN1300 Spanish for Emergency Medical Services and Firefighters 2 CR
SPCH1200 Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1 & 7) 3 CR
- MnTC/General Education 4 CR

MnTC General Education Courses (3 credits)

- Goal 1 - Communication
- Goal 2 - Critical Thinking
- Goal 3 - Natural Sciences
- Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
- Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts
- Goal 7 - Human Diversity
- Goal 8 - Global Perspective
- Goal 9 - Ethical & Civic Responsibility
- Goal 10 - People and the Environment