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Diploma of Emergency Medical Technician

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, United States
0.25 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

One-quarter certificate preparing students for the EMT national registry exam.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Emergency Medical Technician. Apply knowledge in areas including 13 credits in one quarter: a 12-credit EMT course with 194 hours of classroom and lab. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Emergency medical technician
paramedic
municipal firefighter

Curriculum

13 credits in one quarter: a 12-credit EMT course with 194 hours of classroom and lab work plus at least 10 hours of in-hospital observation
and a 1-credit American Heart Association Basic Life Support course covering CPR and AED use.

Entry requirements

Academic

Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,479 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Salt Lake Technical College
Faculty or school	Salt Lake Technical College
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	6
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.25 years.