Santa Rosa Junior College - Emergency Medical Technician

EMC 104

The Emergency Medical Technician Program offered by Santa Rosa Junior College is a semester long program designed to train individuals in the concepts of basic life support emergency care. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT-B written exam, for certification.

Prerequisite

First Responder - Emergency First Responder (EMR) (EMC 100)

Uniform Requirements

About the Career

So you want to be an Emergency Medical Technician?
What does an EMT do?

Responds to emergent and nonemergent incidents that involve victims of illness or injury
Performs scene size-up and orders additional resources at emergent and nonemergent incidents
Provides emergent lifesaving care to victims of serious illness or injury
Provides nonemergent patient care and interfacility transportation

What do EMTs earn in Sonoma County?

Annual Wages:
Entry Level $28,000 - $32,000
Experienced $35,000 - $40,000
Top Pay $45,000 - $49,000
Additional employee benefits usually provided.

What abilities and skills should I have?

Clean driving record and clean criminal record Good physical condition Ability to remain calm and multitask during stressful situations Good communication skills Willingness to work overtime desirable Ability to work independently Ability to work as part of a team Ability to follow orders

What's the work environment like?

Outdoors in various types of environmental conditions
Stressful at times
Shift work varying from 8 to 48 hours in duration
Team oriented

Opportunities for Advancement

Emergency Medical Technician Career Ladder
Field Supervisor
Field EMT

Why Choose the Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program at Santa Rosa Junior College?

One-on-one training
Experienced instructors
Latest equipment
Strong industry ties
Affordable tuition
Financial aid
Industry tours
Convenient location

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