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Program Overview

Emergency Medical Technician

Campus

  • ME Mesabi Range – Eveleth
  • V Vermilion
16
Credits
Certificate
11
Credits
Certificate
8
Credits
EMT Class

Program Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician’s (EMT) course educates participants to be a part of the nation’s Emergency Medical System. Emphasis includes scene control, patient assessment, triage, use of standard equipment, transport concerns, legalities, and physiological theory related to medical and trauma situations. The ability to appropriately respond during a medical emergency is an essential part of many career fields. Students can take this training in addition to a primary degree.

Students celebrating graduation.
$45K
Median annual salary for jobs in this field
6%
Projected job growth in the next decade
270K
Jobs currently employed with this field

Reasons to Attend Minnesota North

EMS education options.

Students can take the 8-credit EMT course with the option of additional courses to earn a certificate at the Eveleth or Vermilion campuses.

If you have a current EMR, you can enroll in the EMT

Get the career you want.

Obtaining one of these certificates can make the difference in securing your desired career. Students have options year-round to participate in these certificates, or they can take the EMT and EMR as stand-alone courses.