2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
    Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Emergency Medical Services Certificate

Location(s): In-Person


Program Information

Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program graduates are prepared to respond to emergency patient care and may work in diverse environments such as ambulance services, emergency rooms, urgent care facilities, treatment centers, corrections, rescue teams, airports, sports/entertainment centers; or as firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, 911 dispatchers and more.

Anoka Technical College programs follow the National DOT curriculum and are approved by the State of Minnesota.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare entry level EMS providers to be employable upon completion
  • Provide up-to-date EMS education to all interested parties
  • Be a sound, responsible partner to stakeholders in the EMS industry
  • Create pathways of transferability to higher level EMS Education Programs
  • Manage the finances of the program in a cost-effective, prudent manner

Industry and Career Outlook

EMS provides EMT’s to employers in the ambulance, emergency department, and other health care settings in the ancillary healthcare role.

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Accreditation/Certifications

The EMS program follows the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration curriculum and is approved by the State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).

Background Study

Minnesota Law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and/or residents at a health care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health have a background study conducted by the state.

Locations

Anoka Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College- Cambridge Campus

Program Start Dates

Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January

Graduation Requirements

All courses required for this program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Faculty Contact

Brad Wright: 763-576-4058

Jeff Morgan: 763-576-4236

For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu

Program Sequence


*These courses are offered at ARCC Cambridge Campus

First Semester: 11 Credits


Second Semester: 8 Credits


Technical Credits: 12


MnTC General Education Credits: 7


Total Credits: 19