Herzing University Birmingham Campus
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Certificate Program
Earn a certificate and a fast start as an EMT
Accreditation Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Location On-campus classes in Birmingham, Alabama
Certifications Prepare for the EMT-Basic licensure exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
QuickPaths Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University
4 Mo.
Program Length
10
Credits
On-campus
Format
EMT-Basic
Exam prep
Overview: Certificate in EMT-Basic – Birmingham, AL
The Certificate in EMT-Basic is a 10-credit certificate program which prepares you for entry-level jobs as an emergency medical technician.
The Birmingham campus certificate program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in basic emergency medical care, life support for cardiac emergencies, recognition and management of a variety of patient conditions, and more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Experienced faculty
Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
EMT certificate program enrollment prerequisites
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University EMT certificate program include:
Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
Complete an enrollment application
Please contact our admissions team for more information.
Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Career Paths
Paramedics escorting patient from ambulance into hospital
The majority of EMTs and paramedics work in metropolitan areas. Volunteer EMTs and paramedics are more common in small cities, towns, and rural areas. Paid EMTs and paramedics were employed in a number of industries.
45% worked as employees of ambulance services
29% worked in local government
20% worked in hospitals
EMTs and paramedics who have advanced education, certifications and EMT training, such as Paramedic level certification, should enjoy the most favorable job prospects as clients and patients demand higher levels of care before arriving at the hospital. Specific responsibilities depend on their level of qualification and training. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certifies emergency medical service providers at five levels of EMT training:
EMT-Basic – Care for patients at the scene of an accident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital under medical direction.
EMT-Intermediate has more advanced training. However, the specific tasks that those certified at this level are allowed to perform varies greatly from state to state.
EMT-Paramedic – Provide the most extensive pre-hospital care which may include administering drugs orally and intravenously, interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs), performing endotracheal intubations, and using monitors and other complex equipment.
Work Environment
EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and out, in all types of weather. The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients. Nonetheless, many people find the work exciting and challenging and enjoy the opportunity to help others. These workers tend to experience a larger than average number of work-related injuries or illnesses.