Advanced EMT

Next class starts: 8/26/2024

View full schedule here.

Registration Eligibility: Adults Only

Must be 18 years old and have a current EMT certificate. Learn more.

Transfer Credit Opportunity

Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to UVU. Learn more.

Locations

Lehi Campus - Building A
Provo Campus - Building A

94%

Completion Rate

82%

Placement Rate

The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

This program is eligible for Veterans Aid! Learn more

Learn and Work scholarship available for this program! Learn more

For more information, contact the Senior Program Coordinator.
Employee photo Marco Albrect
Marco Albrecht

malbrecht@mtec.edu

Must be 18 years old and have a current Emergency Medical Technician certificate.

Registration the 2024-2025 school year opens April 23, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. online on the MTECH Student Portal and remains open until classes are full. It is recommended to create your MTECH Student Portal account in advance.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Some fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

  • Students must satisfy entrance requirements with the testing center
  • Must have a current EMT License with the State of Utah. Proof must be emailed to EMS@mtec.edu before a student can register.
  • Must have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification from a state approved organization. Click here for the list of approved organizations. Proof must be emailed to EMS@mtec.edu before a student can register.
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2024Provo Campus1028/27/202412/17/20245:30 PM9:00 PMM-Th
Spring 2025Provo Campus1021/21/20255/8/20255:30 PM9:00 PMM-Th
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Total hours: 210

Course Descriptions
 
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit hour)Course FeesIndustry Exam Fee
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician21070$840.00$510.00$85.00
TOTALS:21070$840.00$510.00$85.00
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$840.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$510.00
Required Materials:$212.00
Industry Exam Fee:$85.00
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Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program. While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured; 4th Edition1 978-1-28422-814-4 included in course fees
Blood Pressure Kit1Available in MTECH Online Bookstore$40.00
AEMT Shirt1Available in MTECH Online Bookstore$13.00
Utility Pants1Price may vary; Not available in MTECH Bookstore; see instructor for detailsvaries
NREMT National Written Test Fee1Required to be employed; not paid to MTECH$159.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$212.00
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Optional MaterialsNotes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc)Cost
EMT Hooded SweatshirtAvailable in MTECH Bookstore$20.00
EMT HatAvailable in MTECH Bookstore$14.00
Total Cost of Optional Materials$34.00
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  • MTECH Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program Certificate
  • Students are prepared to sit for the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student.

Yes! You must submit a copy of your EMT Certification so you have to be in posession of it, not in the process of getting it.

Program length
4 months
Total cost
$1,687
Lehi Campus - Building A
Provo Campus - Building A
Program length
4 mos
Total cost
$1,687
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Course Descriptions

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) possess the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicans function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as a link between the scene and the emergency health care system.
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