Casper College

The Emergency Medical Technician is an entry-level, licensed or certified prehospital care professional whose primary responsibility and focus are to provide the initial care for people who access the emergency medical system. EMTs possess the basic knowledge and skills required to provide life-saving interventions and transportation to advanced-level providers as necessary.

An EMT course is approximately 160 hours between didactic information and clinical time. EMTs provide basic life support for medical and/or trauma patients. Providers may assist with specific prescribed medications as approved by local protocols. The Wyoming EMT is not permitted to provide invasive treatments to patients.

What course would I take?

EMT 1500
The EMT course at Casper College is a nine-credit, approximately 160 hours, one-semester course. You are eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs cognitive exam upon successful completion. Students will also complete a class-required psychomotor exam. After completing cognitive and psychomotor exams, candidates are eligible to work in all states that accept the National Registry Certification.

What are the special admission requirements, if any?

As a reminder, students must apply to Casper College as degree-seeking or nondegree-seeking students.
There are no prerequisites for EMT 1500; however, the class is limited to 20 students per semester.
Any student considering and/or selected for any EMS Course is required to submit and pass a background check. This will be discussed in detail within the first week of your course.