Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

Experience the health care field by learning about human physiology, anatomy and basic care skills while dually enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). Through hands-on instruction, students will explore topics such as how to make lifesaving interventions and stabilize patients during transport to a medical facility. Upon successful completion of the Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) course, students will be eligible to sit for the national Registry Basic EMT licensing examination.

Certification Opportunities
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- National Registry EMT License
High School Credit
- 2nd World Language Credit
- 3rd Science Credit
*Every high school is different. Always confirm accreditation with your counselor before enrollment.
College Credit
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Eligibility & Prerequisites
- Available to dually enrolled 12th grade students.
- Proof of immunizations
- Drug test and background check
- Students provide own transportation
- Students must follow dual enrollment policies and expectations of Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Extended hours for internship, including loss of spring vacation
Related Careers
- EMT First Responder
- Ambulance Driver
- Medical Service Technician

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