Emergency Services, Certificate of Completion
(36-38 credits)
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion in Emergency Services prepares students with fundamental knowledge and skills in emergency services including medical, firefighting, and emergency management. Courses provide opportunities for earning multiple certifications that prepare students for entry level positions in various emergency services including Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Operations.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates from SKC’s Emergency Services Program will be eligible to test for registration as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or may continue in the program to earn additional certifications in areas of emergency management that qualify graduates for work as an incident manager, dispatcher, or communications officer. The degree also may be used as a step in a career pathway toward other allied health degrees.
Program Requirements
Admission to the Emergency Medical Technician course is limited. Students must meet requirements for the EMT course and meet with the program director prior to enrolling in the EMT course. Admission into the EMT course is based on a points system that will be available on July 10.
Requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician course include the following. All requirements must be complete and on file in the department before starting the EMT course.
- Completion of an Application for Admission to the Emergency Services Program. The application must be submitted to the Emergency Services Department Head by August 15 of each year. Students will be notified of admission within one week of August 15. Students must CONFIRM their intention to enroll in the program by September 10.
- Documentation of 11th grading reading level or above on placement test. Contact the Department of Academic Success (275-4792) for information about the placement test.
- Documentation of Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and a Tuberculosis Skin Test.
- Documentation of health insurance, HIS beneficiary status, Medicaid, or Medicare coverage.
- Ability to pass a federal background check.
- Other requirements as stated in the Emergency Medical Technician Student Handbook.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the Emergency Services Certificate of Completion, students will be able to:
- Describe components of the Emergency Services System including federal, state, tribal, and local entities and their authority, responsibility, and requirements.
- Communicate clearly in written and verbal form with emergency services providers and the general public.
- Demonstrate critical thinking in formulating effective response to natural and man-made disasters.
- Describe the specific needs of rural and tribal communities related to emergency services.
- Act within legal and ethical frameworks of emergency services practice.
- Complete course requirements for application to take the EMT Registry Examination.
Curriculum
Fall
| EMER 101 | Emergency Medical Technician | 10 |
| ALLH 110 | Allied Health Math | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Winter
| EMER 140 | Emergency Services I | 3 |
| EMER 146 | Communication In Critical Events | 3 |
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| NASD 101 | History of Indians in the US HCT | 3 |
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| NASD 109 | Native American Contributions | 3 |
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| EMER 150 | Hazwoper 28 Hours | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring
Certifications earned through the program include:
Total Credit Hours: 36-38