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Academic Catalog - Emergency Medical Services Certificate

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Certificate & Course Information

The Emergency Medical Services certificate programs provide instruction for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and EMT Intermediate. Successful completion of the Otero emergency medical training programs’ requirements for graduation will also entitle the graduate to submit an application to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for Emergency Medical Technician or EMT Intermediate certification testing.

EMS Certificate Pathway Courses

EMT Basic Certificate

Required CoursesCredits
EMS 1021 – EMT Fundamentals3 credits
EMS 1022 – EMT Medical Emergencies4 credits
EMS 1023 – EMT Trauma Emergencies2 credits
EMS 1070 – EMT Basic Clinical1 credit

EMT Advanced Certificate

Required CoursesCredits
EMS 1071 AEMT Clinical Internship2 credits
EMS 1125 – AEMT Fundamentals2 credits
EMS 1127 – AEMT Special Considerations2 credits
EMS 1129 AEMT Pharmacology 1 credits
EMS 1133 – AEMT Medical Emergencies2 credits
EMS 1135 AEMT Trauma Emergencies2 credits
EMS 1132 – AEMT IV/IO Therapy2 credits
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