Emergency Medical Technician
BLS Level – Entry Point to Prehospital Care
The EMT is the foundation of prehospital emergency care. Patient assessment, airway management, trauma emergencies, medical emergencies, cardiac care, and the decision-making skills to handle all of it under pressure. This program prepares you for the NREMT cognitive exam and Utah state EMT licensure.
~135 Total Hours
$1,350 In-Person
$1,700 Self-Paced
9 Mo. Max Window
2 Formats
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
ALS Level – Active Utah EMT License Required
Expand your scope. IV and IO access, advanced airway management, pharmacology, cardiac monitoring – the skills that bridge EMT and Paramedic and make you a stronger provider. Prerequisites: current, active Utah EMT license at enrollment, which must remain current throughout the entire course until AEMT licensure is issued. Per R911-5-201(4).
~170 Total Hours
TBD Tuition
EMT Required
Which Program Is Right for Me?
EMT vs AEMT
| EMT | AEMT | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | BLS/CPR certification, age 18+ | Active Utah EMT license |
| Total Hours | ~135 hours | ~170 hours |
| Tuition | Self-Paced: $1,700 In-Person: $1,350 | TBD |
| Scope | BLS – Basic Life Support | ALS – Advanced Life Support |
| IV/IO Access | No | Yes |
| Pharmacology | Limited | Expanded |
| Advanced Airway | No | Yes |
| Cardiac Monitoring | No | Yes |
| NREMT Exam | EMT Cognitive & Psychomotor | AEMT Cognitive & Psychomotor |
| Formats Available | Self-Paced and In-Person | In-Person |
| Cohort Size | Max 12 | Max 12 |