May 24, 2026  
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog 
  
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: Technical Certificate

Location(s): Miller Campus


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Technical Certificate | 6 credits

Program Website
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Program Description
Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) possess 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.

Specialized Program Accreditation
This program is overseen by the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $360
Supplies: $140
Course Fees: $695

Program Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a current EMT certification registered with the National Registry and provide verification prior to registration.

Program Requirements


Time to Completion


One semester

Program Learning Outcomes


Program learning outcomes alignment with Institution Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS and perform in accordance with operational roles, prioritizing safety and addressing legal and ethical considerations when providing emergency care. [2,4]
  • Integrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of airway, respiratory, and circulatory anatomy and physiology into EMS practice to assess and manage patients, ensuring optimal airway, mechanical ventilation, and respiration across all age groups. [1,4]
  • Utilize scene information and interpret patient assessment findings to guide and provide emergency care and transportation for patients with acute injuries, illnesses, shock, respiratory or cardiac failure/arrest, and postresuscitation management. [2,4]
  • Utilize medical terminology for effective communication with healthcare professionals. [1,2]
  • Apply foundational EMS principles and knowledge of lifespan development to assess, manage, and provideemergency care and transportation during health emergencies and for patients with special needs. [1,4]
  • Demonstrate expertise in administering AEMT-carried medications in emergency scenarios. [2,4]

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