Program Information

EMT


What We Offer - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Experience the joy of saving and preserving life.
  • Deliver critical life-support care using a wide variety of equipment including defibrillators, backboards, and medications.
  • Work with fire fighters and emergency medical and hospital professionals in the community.

Career Focus
  • Prepared for state emergency medical technician licensing exam and continued college public safety education.

Pathway to Careers

Ambulance Driver Emergency Medical Technician
Fire Fighter In House First Responder
Nurse Paramedic
Patient Care Technician Physician Assistant


Entrance Requirements

Prerequisites:

  • Open to high school seniors only
  • Possess a social security card 
  • Meet CAC Compass Reading Test requirements 
  • Current on health immunizations 
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application 
  • One credit in Biology 
  • No criminal record
  • Payment of $100 program fee

Program Length

We have designed this program for students to be able to complete in one year. CAVIT will award a certificate of completion to students who successfully complete the one year program. Students must be 18 years of age by summer 2012 to take the national and state certification exam. CAC college credits may be earned.




Program Instructor

Morey Morris
(520) 423-1944

Morey Morris has 22 years firefighter paramedic and aero medical flight paramedic experience. He has 8 years of experience serving as director for a community college fire science/EMS program. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. Morey joined CAVIT in 2011.



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