Clackamas Community College
Launch your career and make a difference as an EMT
Choose a career path where you can be a real-life hero. Many graduates of the Emergency Medical Technology Certificate program at Clackamas Community College are serving as first responders and saving lives.
Students who thrive in this unique career are:
Calm under pressure. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are prepared to make difficult decisions and perform life-saving skills in challenging situations.
Compassionate communicators. As an EMT, you will be a stable and positive presence for people in some of their most difficult moments.
Lifelong learners. The classroom is just the beginning. An EMT Certificate sets a foundation for continual learning opportunities for further certifications and career growth.
Does this sound like you? The Emergency Medical Technology Certificate program at CCC equips you with the skills and knowledge to provide critical care to people in their time of need. During this program, you will complete the classes you need to be eligible to take the EMT certification exam through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Preparation before entering the program ensures success
Students who are formally accepted into the EMT-101 and EMT-102 program must attend a mandatory orientation. During the orientation, students will start the process for completing all nonacademic requirements.
Please start collecting your vaccine records for the below list of immunizations and, if accepted, be prepared to submit documentation during the orientation.
Eligibility requirements:
18 years of age (by the time you take EMT-102)
High school diploma or equivalent
Immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hep B, COVID-19, flu)
Tuberculosis test
Criminal background check
Drug screen
Note: A criminal background check requires a Social Security number. Students will start the criminal background check process during the orientation and upload vaccine records.
Prerequisite courses (Must be taken prior to the start of the EMT-101 and EMT-102 program with a “C” or better)
EMT-105 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (online course)
WRD-098 or placement into WR-121Z Composition I
MTH-060 Algebra I or placement into MTH-065 (or higher)
Essential functions
Strength and mobility: EMTs should be able to lift at least 125 pounds and push at least 50 pounds. They must have the stamina, endurance and flexibility to repeatedly lift, bend and kneel.
Balance and coordination: EMTs should have excellent fine motor skills and steady hands. They should be able to move around and perform tasks in small areas. EMTs climb and descend stairs while carrying patients and provide care in a moving vehicle.
Communication: EMTs must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with their patients and other healthcare providers.
Sensory: EMTs must have good vision and hearing to assess, treat and safely transport patients.
Health: EMTs must stay current with all immunizations, pass a basic physical assessment and drug screening.
Mental skills: EMTs need to have a good memory, focus without getting distracted for more than an hour. They must be able to critically think using logic, judgement and reasoning to apply proper care to patients.