Gogebic Community College

The Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course provides theory, laboratory, and clinical training and prepares students to stabilize and safely transport patients needing emergency services. Students will learn how to use a wide variety of skills and equipment and also learn how to provide safe, quality care in the current healthcare environment. 

To register, complete the Short Form.  

The EMT-Basic training will prepare students to provide care to patients in a variety of pre-hospital settings, and will cover safety, a variety of injuries, and assessment. Students will learn about their responsibilities as an EMT, stress management, scene safety, safety precautions, legal and ethical issues, anatomy and physiology, body mechanics, assessment, pharmacology, maintenance of an airway, resuscitation, communication, trauma and medical emergencies, as well as how to handle a crash scene. 

Successful completion of this course allows students who are eligible to apply to the National Registry to take the licensure exam for EMT Basic. 

PRE-REQUISITES:

18 years of age (or be 18 prior to licensing exam) – State Minimum Requirement

COSTS ______________________________________$2,500

Additional Costs not covered in course fee:

WHEN:

Students must be up to date on immunizations and pass a criminal background check prior to entering clinical areas. Completion of the course does not guarantee eligibility for state examination. Past criminal conviction may interfere with eligibility. The student is responsible for assuring eligibility for testing, and should contact the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services at (517) 241-3018 with questions.