Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2026
Program Overview
This course is designed to instruct students to the level of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) based upon the new National EMS Education Standards. These AEMTs will provide both basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). AEMTs function as part of the comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. AEMTs perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on the ambulance. The AEMT is a vital link in the pre-hospital care system.
Program Requirements
- Current Nevada Licensed EMT
- Current Drivers License
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Card
- Proof of current Medical Insurance
- Required Immunizations
- MMR (2 doses)
- Varicella (2 Doses)
- Current Flu Vaccine (or exemption)
- 2 Step TB within the last 12 months
- Hepatitis B Series (3 in series, at least 2 prior to the start of class)
- Tetanus Immunization with last 10 years
- Covid-19 Immunization(s) or approved exemption (subject to approval)
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School of Health Sciences & Behavioral Health
775-327-2317
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