Emergency Medical Services
Pathway Certificate
Program Mission
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathway certificate program strives to prepare competent, entry-level EMTs and Paramedics with cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
Program Description
This program is committed to providing high quality initial emergency medical services education. We offer quality resources, effective teaching practices, and use advanced technology. We advocate respect, sound judgment, compassion, integrity, and teamwork as a foundation for customer service oriented patient care. We strive to instill these qualities in our students.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Emergency Medical Services Pathway Certificate will:
- Perform accurate scene safety and patient assessments in emergency medical situations
- Use oral and written skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care system
- Perform all basic and advanced skills in a safe and timely manner maintaining personal and professional well-being while ensuring patient safety
- Demonstrate appropriate emergency medical and technical knowledge as required in emergency medical situations
- Apply professional values and ethical behaviors individually and as a team member of a team in providing emergency medical care
- Apply legal knowledge and medical ethics in all patient care situations
Career Considerations
The EMT career pathway certificate program prepares students for entry-level jobs and future careers in the following areas: ambulance companies, fire departments, clinics, and various other industries requiring emergency medical services personnel.
Program Publications
Program Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirement
- Must have documented results of immunizations
- Must successfully complete a fit for duty, physical agility test, and drug screen
- Must pass a background check
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Equipment Requirement
- Computer with broadband internet connectivity; Windows 7 or newer OR MACOS 10.6 or newer. Video viewing and Zoom conferencing may be held at the discretion of the faculty.
High School Students
Get a head start by becoming a dual credit student. Dual credit students attend UCC and high school at the same time! You can complete high school requirements, work on college prerequisites and earn credits towards a degree or certificate all at the same time.
Residents of WA, ID, NV, and CA
If you are from Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or California, you pay Oregon resident tuition rates. That's a big discount! You might also be interested in what life is like around UCC. Find out.
Money for College
Get access to millions of dollars that are available to students - not just loans. There are scholarships, grants and work study opportunities too! Every student can use money for college. It can help you to be more successful. Plus, it can lower your debt load when you finish college. Some students actually leave college debt-free! Here are some important sources of money for college. Don't let these opportunities for financial aid pass you by. Act now! Decide. Commit. Succeed.
- Pell Grants part of FAFSA (for undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need.)
- Federal Work Study part of FAFSA (Work on Campus. Get experience in the workforce.)
- Scholarships, OSAC, FAFSA, and more (Sources of money for college.)
- UCC Scholars (Tuition waiver for high school seniors with high GPAs.)
Why UCC?
At UCC, you can earn a variety of certificates and degrees that can enhance your current career or place you in the workforce sooner. Plus, UCC offers:
• Expert faculty dedicated to teaching
• Personal attention and small class sizes
• Online classes
Contact
Prospective students should contact an Enrollment Advisor to get started and then see a program advisor (below) to develop a more focused educational plan.
James Furbush
Coordinator, Associate Professor, EMT/Paramedics
541-440-7704
