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Emergency Medical Technician Certificate


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The Emergency Medical Technician (formerly EMT-Basic) certificate program offers the entry-level course for pursuing a career in EMS. Entry-level students must complete the EMT certificate program in order to gain EMS licensure in the state of New Mexico. The course is designed to meet the US DOT National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic, the EMS Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technician, and the NM EMS training standards. EMT licensure/certification is a prerequisite for higher level EMS programs.

Prerequisites: Completion of RDNG 099  or appropriate Reading Accuplacer score; instructor/coordinator approval; Additional requirements possible as established by clinical and/or field sites

Total Credits: 16


Suggested Course Sequence:


Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

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