Programs
4Front Emergency Training Center delivers structured EMT and AEMT education aligned with national standards and Utah regulatory requirements. Each program integrates classroom instruction, scenario-based learning, and hands-on skills development to prepare students for certification and real-world patient care.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Approximate Total Instructional Hours: ~135 hours
The EMT program prepares students to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support (BLS) level in prehospital environments.
Instruction includes:
- Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
- Airway management and ventilation
- CPR and AED integration
- Medical emergency management
- Trauma assessment and stabilization
- Shock and hemorrhage control
- Obstetrics and neonatal care
- EMS operations and incident management
- Professional communication and documentation
Instructional Format
- Live instructor-led lectures
- Structured online coursework
- Alternating in-person skills labs
- Scenario-based practical application
- Final written and psychomotor evaluations
Skills are taught, practiced, reinforced, and evaluated prior to final sign-off.
Standards and Compliance
- The National EMS Education Standards
- NREMT cognitive and psychomotor competency requirements
- Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) policies and procedural requirements
Successful completion prepares students to apply for NREMT certification and Utah state EMT licensure.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Approximate Total Instructional Hours: ~170 hours
The AEMT program builds upon EMT foundations and expands clinical capability at the advanced life support (ALS) level. Designed for certified EMTs seeking expanded scope of practice and advanced patient care skills.
Expanded Clinical Focus
- Advanced airway management
- Intravenous (IV) access and fluid therapy
- Intraosseous (IO) access
- Advanced pharmacology
- Medication administration within scope
- Advanced patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring concepts
- Medical and trauma management at the AEMT level
- Team-based scene leadership
Instructional Model
- Structured classroom education
- Hands-on laboratory training
- Medication simulation
- Scenario integration
- Skills competency verification
- Written and psychomotor evaluations
Standards and Compliance
- National EMS Education Standards for the AEMT level
- NREMT advanced cognitive and psychomotor requirements
- Utah BEMS policies, scope-of-practice guidelines, and program requirements
Completion prepares students for NREMT AEMT certification and Utah state AEMT licensure.
Instructional Philosophy
At 4Front, education is not passive. We train for competence, not just completion.
- Engage actively in lecture and discussion
- Participate in hands-on training
- Demonstrate skill proficiency
- Maintain professional conduct
- Accept constructive feedback
Ready to Begin?
Whether you are starting your EMS career or advancing your scope of practice, 4Front provides structured, high-standard training designed for real-world readiness.