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Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

A prerequisite to the TCC Paramedic program.  

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate 

Apply for this one-quarter, 12-credit certificate program. Our program trains students in fundamental emergency medical procedures including, but not limited to:

  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Baseline Vitals
  • Lifting and Moving of Patients
  • Airway Management
  • Communication and Documentation
  • General Pharmacology
  • Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Behavioral and other Emergencies
  • Bleeding and Shock
  • Traumatic Injuries
  • Diabetes and Allergies
  • Poisonings
  • Infant and Child Emergency Care

 

 

 

 

Learn About Our Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program

Apply to the Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program

There will be various options for EMT cohorts offered for the 2023-2024 academic year:

  • Community based location: This daytime program is specifically designed to enhance options for access in underserved Tacoma neighborhoods. Tacoma's East Side is the anticipated community site.
  • Evening/weekend course option

Although subject to change, it is anticipated that all options will be offered in a face-to-face environment. Due to high volume of interest in the EMT program, TCC will select applicants for specialty cohorts based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, application completion, location, academic preparation, etc. All others will be randomly selected via a lottery-based system.

If you still have questions about our EMT Program, please reach out to us at healthprograms@tacomacc.edu

Application opens August 1
Application closes September 5 at 5pm
APPLY NOW!

Curriculum

 

Prerequisites
Immunizations
EMT Certificate
Program Costs
Next Steps

Prerequisites

  • Current government issued photo identification
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Age 18 prior to clinical or field experience during the program
  • NREMT Certification eligibility requires a person to be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED
  • Students not meeting eligibility requirements may take the course for credit and may be eligible to attempt certification exams upon meeting certification requirements.
  • Keep in mind some requirements have time constraints.
  • See Immunization Tab for required immunizations.

Immunizations

Students will be required to have the following immunizations. It is recommended you begin collecting your immunization records when you apply as they will be due the first week of class. It is acceptable to wait until being accepted into the program to complete any missing requirements.

Tuberculosis (must be less than one year from the last date of the quarter you are in class):
Quanitferon blood draw
If history of a positive TB skin test, a negative chest x-ray report must be submitted.

Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Option A: Proof of TWO vaccines given at least 28 days apart
Option B: Proof of immunity by titer
If vaccinated prior to 1968, must be re-vaccinated

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
Proof of Tdap vaccine after age 11
AND Proof of Tdap vaccine in the last 10 years

Hepatitis B
Option A: Titer draw showing proof of immunity.
Option B: Proof of 3 shot series PLUS a titer draw showing proof of immunity.
Option C: Never had the series or had a negative titer result, will need to show proof that they
have started the series or are restarting the series.

Influenza
Must have been received AFTER August 31 of the academic year. Not required Summer Quarter.

Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Option A: Proof of TWO vaccines given at least 28 days apart.
Option B: Proof of immunity by titer.

COVID-19
At least two weeks must have passed since receiving the second dose of a 2-dose vaccine series
 (Moderna or Pfizer), or at least two weeks after receiving a single dose (Johnson & Johnson).
 Some Clinical sites are now accepting COVID-19 vaccination exemptions. However, we cannot
 guarantee the availability of a clinical site with this exemption as it is outside of TCC's control. 

Please reachout to Emily Portune if you have specific questions regarding immunizations: eportune@tacomacc.edu

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

This course adheres to the U.S. Department of Transportation Guidelines and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services standards. Admission into the EMT (EMC110 and EMC 111) courses are regulated by the State of Washington.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tacoma Community College. This will enable them to participate in the national registry testing process (NREMT).

The EMT program helps students partially fulfill prerequisites for entry into the EMS-Paramedic Program at Tacoma Community College.

Please note: Students must have either their high school diploma or GED to sit for the NREMT and obtain Washington State certification. After successfully passing this exam, the student will be eligible to apply for work as an EMT.

Initial Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Course Name Course Number Credits
Emergency Medical Technician Basic EMC 110 10
Emergency Medical Technician Lab EMC 111 2

Recertification of Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Course Name Course Number Credits
Emergency Medical Technician Recertification EMC 112 4

Program Costs

Tuition rates, fees and textbook prices are all subject to change.  Check class schedule for current quarterly class fees, which also apply.

Tuition calculations are based on rates for WA resident status. Please refer to the Tuition table for other rates.

Please review the Tuition & Payment page for the most up-to-date information.

Tuition/Fees

Initial Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Quarter 1 12 Credits $1,414.92
  Course Fees $100
Total $1,514.92

Recertification of Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Quarter 1 4 Credits $471.64
  Course Fees $419.10
Total $890.74

Additional Miscellaneous Costs (approximate)

Due to variations in books, disposables, and other associated costs, prices are subject to change without notice.

 

Initial Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Recertification of Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Textbook with workbook

 $168.95 up to $237.95 $168.95 up to $237.95
CPR $50

No Cost
National & State Background Check $71.80 $71.80
Parking Permit $15.00 $15.00
Name Tag $5.50 $5.50
Drug Testing $30.00 $30.00
Health Immunizations Up to $700 (Depends on insurance immunizaitons) Up to $700 (Depends on insurance immunizaitons)
Total Costs Up to $2,625.17 Up to $1,479.25

 

Next Steps After EMT Certification

Learning more about our Paramedic Certificate and how it leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. 

Funding Resources

Questions?

Please reach out to a Pathway Specialist

 

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