Healthcare

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic (252 Hours)

This course includes all the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance or fire service or other specialized services.

Students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics related to the practice of pre-hospital emergency medical care of the EMT - Basic level; demonstrate the ability to competently perform all applicable skills; and exhibit attitudes and behavior consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the EMT - Basic. Curriculum based on Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum.

• Must be high school or GED graduate
• Must have High School Reading Level
• Current shot records must be presented the first night of class
• Students must adhere to the Alamo Colleges criminal background investigation @ www.precheck.com
• Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and National Registry test fees are included in the tuition
• Students are expected to provide their own stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, one-way valve mask,
  and uniform for clinicals
• CPR cards will be discussed the first night of classes
• Please call (210) 486-3406 for advisement prior to enrollment
• PAC student ID (go to the Testing Center, Brazos Building, Room 100)

 
 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Schedule 

View our EMT students in action during a field exercise training! 

Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (278 Hours)

This course includes all the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at the next level.

Students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency medical care of the EMT-Intermediate level; demonstrate the ability to competently perform all applicable skills; and exhibit attitudes and behavior consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the EMT- Intermediate.

Curriculum based on 1985 Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. Texas contracts with National Registry to test at the 1985 level.

Additionally, skill development to meet the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate guidelines in all aspects of pre-hospital emergency care will be taught. Students will display a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency medical care at the EMT - Intermediate level; demonstrate the ability to competently perform all applicable skills; and exhibit attitudes and behavior consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the EMT - Intermediate.

• Students will present current EMT Basic certification on or before the first night of class
• Students must adhere to the Alamo Colleges criminal background investigation @ www.precheck.com
• Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and National Registry test fees are included in the tuition
• Current shot records must be presented the first night of class
• CPR cards will be discussed the first night of classes
• Please call (210) 486-3406 for advisement prior to enrollment
• PAC student ID (go to the Testing Center, Brazos Building, Room 100)

 
 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Schedule  

The following EMT Basic courses are held at the Palo Alto College campus:

The following courses are held in Eagle Creek (Floresville):

The following courses are held in Grey Forest (Helotes):