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Emergency Medical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 51.0904

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Credits

21 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Health & Human ServiceFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 29-2042.00

Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringService OrientationCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingWritingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyBiologyAdministrativeEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessFinger Dexterity

Tasks

  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
  • Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical r
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients'
  • Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
  • Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, sy
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Confirm the identities of patients by verifying their personal information.

Technology

Medical softwareOffice suite softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareCategorization or classification softwarePresentation softwareOperating system softwareComputer based training softwareWord processing softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareBilling and invoicing softwareAccounting softwareVideo conferencing softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareInventory management softwareWeb platform development softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adult Magill forcepsAdult non-rebreather oxygen masksAdult styletsAirway suction unitsAmbulancesBag valve mask BVM resuscitatorsBattery-powered portable suction unitsBlood pressure recordersBlood tubesBulb syringesBulletproof vestsCardboard splintsCathetersCenter punches/glass hammersChild oxygen masks3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

Work Values

Working ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Emergency Medical Technicians29-2042.00
  • Paramedics29-2043.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Neuromusculoskeletal assessments — conduct structured physical examinations to identify motor deficits and injury patterns during routine emergency calls.
  • Patient medical histories — obtain and record comprehensive histories independently by integrating questioning, observation, and chart review on scene.
  • Critical thinking under pressure — analyze multiple patient symptoms simultaneously to prioritize treatment decisions with reduced supervisor oversight.
  • Medication administration — prepare and administer approved EMT-level medications following standing orders in pre-hospital care settings.
  • Electronic patient care reports — complete accurate, detailed documentation within required timeframes using agency medical software after each call.
  • Patient communication — explain procedures and provide reassurance clearly to anxious or injured patients across diverse community settings.
  • Trauma triage — apply START or similar triage systems to categorize multiple patients during mass casualty incidents with minimal direction.
  • Airway management — perform bag-valve-mask ventilation and airway adjunct insertion for compromised patients during field emergencies.
  • Pediatric patient assessment — adapt examination and treatment approaches for infant and child patients in home or school emergency settings.
  • Monitoring changes in patient condition — track and interpret ongoing vital sign trends during transport to adjust care plans appropriately.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
74%
Placement Rate
94%