Admission

EMT Certificate

Program Admission

Program Requirements

Certification

The Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System certifies EMTs in the state. It requires that PCC EMT students successfully complete required PCC prerequisites and courses, successfully complete all portions of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exam, and meet all physical and background requirements. The NREMT charges a fee for certification testing. After receiving national certification, you must submit an application to be certified by the state of Arizona to work in Arizona as an EMT.

Important note: Students with felony and some misdemeanor convictions, those awaiting trial on a criminal charge or those with a limitation that could prevent them from performing the physical duties of an EMT, may NOT be eligible to test for or receive state and national certification, despite completing PCC training. If you have questions about eligibility, contact the Arizona Department of Health Services, 800-200-8523 or 602-364-3150.

Program Prerequisites

Learn about prerequisites at an EMT Information Session.

Certification testing requires an additional fee to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Course Offerings

The nine-credit EMT 100 Emergency Medical Technology course is the course of study for this program.  It is offered weekdays during fall, spring and summer semesters at East Campus, 8181 E. Irvington Road.

Fall and Spring Semesters
Tuesday and Thursday

• 7:30am – 12:25pm
• 12:35 – 5:30pm
• 5:45 – 10:40pm

Summer Semester
Monday and Wednesday

• 9am - 5pm

Tuesday and Thursday

• 9am - 5pm

Course Requirements

Students are expected to attend EMT 100. Students enrolled during the fall/spring semesters are expected to attend class 10 hours per week and spend an additional 20 hours per week studying for the class.

Students enrolled during the summer semesters are expected to attend class 16 hours per week and an additional 32 hours per week studying for the class. Outside of regular class time, students are required to complete virtual vehiculars and 10 simulated patient contacts.

Students must meet the following course requirements or be dismissed from the course:

• Have no more than a total of 10 hours of absences and tardies
• Achieve an 80 percent or better on all graded material
• Receive a passing score on all EMT 100 practical skills tests.
• Not fail more than two (2) exams or three (3) skills tests two (2) times.
  
  Example:
  • Test 1 Initial score 74 - 1st Exam Failure
    • Remedial score 82 
  • Test 2 Initial score 70 - 2nd Exam Failure
    • Remedial score 80
  • Test 3 Initial score 72 - 3rd Exam Failure
    • Result: Student dismissal from program

• Be able to perform the physical requirements related to the course, including lifting (125 pounds alone and 250 pounds with a partner), and bending and stooping
• Have vision and hearing capabilities sufficient to perform the required tasks of an EMT
• Be able to communicate in both verbal and written forms
• Complete 10 simulated patient contacts
• Complete virtual vehiculars
• Complete Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)- and NREMT-required classroom hours for EMT 100

Dress Code

In order to maintain a professional learning/training atmosphere and have students prepared for any type of class activity at any given time, the College strictly enforces a dress code during EMT classroom hours.

The dress code requires: an official Pima Community College EMT student polo shirt, long pants in good condition (jeans are acceptable), and shoes with closed toes and closed heels. Hats may not be worn during class.

Note: Any student not following the dress code will be asked to leave class and will be docked five (5) classroom hours.