Emergency Medical Technology - Associate in Applied Science Degree

The A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) degree prepares students to provide emergency medical support to people who are injured or critically ill and to transport them to a medical facility, if necessary. When working in a first-responder situation, such as an ambulance service or fire department, EMTs are dispatched to the scene of the emergency, which can be as varied as a car accident, a fire, a falling injury,  a dog bite, a shooting or stabbing, a birth, or a person who's suddenly fallen ill.  Once at the scene of the emergency, EMTs assess the situation, determine if additional assistance is needed, and, if necessary, order the additional help.                     

The flexibility of the EMT curriculum allows you to enter the profession at two levels - Basic EMT and Paramedic. This enables students to continue their education while working. In addition to receiving the technical education necessary for the profession,  you will take general-education courses, as well. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Registry Examination for EMT Basic and Paramedic.                     

Note: Students who satisfactorily complete all of the EMS subject courses required in the first and second semester may be eligible for the EMT-Basic Certificate (EMT6).

兔子先生 Information

Specific Admission Requirements for Program

Applicants will be accepted into the Emergency Medical Technology program on a first qualified, first accepted basis.

• Students are required to be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Criminal Background Check
• Urine Drug Screening
• Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record Form indicating the candidate has the ability to perform the physical tasks required in the program.
• Complete and pass the General Hospital Orientation.
• Transfer students must meet the College transfer student admission requirements and transfer of EMT courses must show a current CPR certification.
• Other expenses may include, but are not limited to: purchasing scrubs and shoes, and gas and transportation to clinical sites.
• Second semester high school students interested in the EMT program, click here for further information.
  
  

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements 

Earn a minimum grade of "C" in all general education, support and EMS courses. Failure of one required course will result in the student being dropped from the program with eligibility for readmission. A student who has a second failure in any one of the required courses, or failure in any two of the required courses will not be eligible for readmission to the EMT program. Failure is defined as receiving a grade below "C" in any course. Students may apply for readmission to EMT program after 2-year time period from 2nd course failure.  

Students must pass a criminal background check and urine drug screening 30 days prior to starting clinical each semester.

Student Resources

• Cost of Attendance
• EMT Program Cost
• Functional Job Analysis / Technical Standards

Forms

• Background Check
• Clinical Requirements

For more information, contact:
Kris Gillespie - (843) 839-1062

Accreditation Status

The 兔子先生 Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs   upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350;  . To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, (214) 703-8445, Fax (214) 703-8992; . 

For more information about HGTC's accreditations, click here.

Program Mission, Philosophy & Outcomes

Program Mission

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The paramedic program is organized around the belief that the role of today鈥檚 paramedic is the careful delivery of advanced level pre-hospital care to the victims of sudden illness or injury, and to those with chronic illnesses, throughout their life span.

Paramedics today have more knowledge, skills and training, and thus responsibility than ever before. As a result, the general public has come to expect more and more from its emergency medical services providers. Paramedic education is the integration of the humanities and sciences, legal and ethical principles. The paramedic provides individualized care for the person as a member of a family, community and culture.

The curriculum is designed to support the personal and career development of students. The paramedic program values the diversity of students鈥� age, life experience and culture as this diversity reflects the society they will serve. It is the belief of the paramedic program faculty that students learn and develop their highest potential in a supportive and challenging environment.

The person with health care needs and the student with learning needs comprise the central focus for curriculum development. The goal of this program is to prepare the graduate to function as an entry level paramedic. With the rapidly changing health care system, students must develop an appreciation for life-long learning. For the associate degree graduate this will include further acquisition of skills and knowledge within the work setting and/or pursuit of additional formal paramedic education.

As an integral part of 兔子先生, the faculty of the Emergency Medical Technology Program support the philosophy and objectives of the parent institution, specifically 鈥渢o provide accessible, quality, post-secondary educational opportunities for the people of Horry and Georgetown counties to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for success in achieving their career and educational goals, and to provide the employers in the area with the appropriate personnel to assure the continued economic growth of the region.鈥�

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

PURPOSE: The goal of the Horry Georgetown Technical College EMT Program is to produce competent, entry level Paramedics to serve in career and volunteer positions in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Program Cognitive Objective:  At the completion of the program, the graduate of Horry Georgetown Technical College Paramedic Education Program will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to his role as an entry level paramedic in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Program Psychomotor Objective:  At the completion of the program, the student will demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of entry level paramedic in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Program Affective Objective:  At the completion of the program, the student will demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level paramedic in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Program Effectiveness

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Program Disclosure Statement

Applicants to the Emergency Medical Technician program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.

Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities

EMTs are typically members of fire departments or ambulance services. Private services often do non-emergency work, such as taking elderly or chronically ill patients to doctors' appointments, dialysis, etc. Some private services have contracts with municipalities or other local governments to run their 911 response, as well. Many towns have their own ambulance; sometimes the fire department and EMS are one and the same. Other EMT services are owned and operated by the county, as opposed to a town or a private service.

• Horry County Fire/Rescue
• Myrtle Beach Fire/Rescue
• Marion County EMS
• Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire/Rescue
• Charleston County EMS

For more information about careers, visit  for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

 

Required Courses and Sample Schedules

*Students interested in the Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement Program or transferring to a senior institution, should select ENG 101 in place of ENG 155; BIO 210 and 211 in place of BIO 112; and MAT 110 in place of MAT 155.