Emergency Medical Care

Start Your Career in Emergency Medical Care at Riverland

Riverland’s Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Certificate prepares you for a career in emergency response and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services. This program combines classroom learning with hands-on training, including ride-along clinical experiences with local ambulance services.

You’ll build the skills needed to respond to emergencies, provide patient care, and begin your path in emergency medical services.

What You’ll Learn

• Basic life support and emergency medical care techniques
• Patient assessment and treatment skills
• How to respond in emergency situations
• Spanish communication skills for EMS settings

Program Highlights

• Hands-On Experience: Ride-along clinical training with local ambulance services
• Certification Ready: Eligible to pursue National Registry certification after completion
• Career Pathway: Build a foundation for EMT and paramedic careers

Typical Work Tasks

• Provide emergency medical care in the field
• Monitor and record patient conditions
• Assist with treatments and medical procedures
• Maintain and prepare medical equipment
• Work closely with healthcare teams

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. This certificate also provides a pathway to continue into paramedic training.

Program Requirements

• DHS Background Study: Students must complete a Department of Human Services background study
• Completion of required patient contacts during ride-along experiences

Additional Training Opportunities

• Emergency Medical Responder and EMT training courses
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• American Heart Association certifications including CPR and ACLS

Scholarships

Scholarships to Support Your Education – Riverland offers scholarships to help you pay for Emergency Medical Care. These scholarships can lower your out of pocket costs and make it easier to start your career.

View current scholarship opportunities and deadlines.