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Emergency Medical Services Program

The Emergency Medical Services Program at Lansing Community College offers a Basic Emergency Medical Technician Program. LCC's program results in a well-educated Basic EMT, providing education beyond the Basic EMT minimum requirements.

The program can be taken in two different configurations:

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION - OPTION I

Basic Course: 14 credit hours taken over two semesters.

This evening program option spread five courses over two semesters beginning each fall semester. Students enroll in EMTA 101 and EMTA 102 concurrently during fall semester and, EMTA 103, EMTA 104 and EMTA 112 concurrently during spring semester. Theses sections are generally offered in the evening and best fit those individuals working full time. EMTA 101 and EMTA 102 must be successfully completed with a 3.0 or better for the student to be eligible for enrollment in second semester of courses.

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION - OPTION II

 EMT Academy: 14 credit hours taken in one semester ( 8-weeks in Summer or, 16 weeks in Fall or Spring).

This option allows completion of the full EMT program within one semester. Students may choose either fall or spring semester with courses running 16 weeks, or a fast paced 8-week semester during the summer semester. In this format, the student must enroll in EMTA 101, EMTA 102, EMTA 103, EMTA 104 and EMTA 112 concurrently. EMTA 101 and EMTA 102 must be successfully completed with a 3.0 or better before the student can continue into EMTA 103, EMTA 104 and EMTA 112 during the second half of the semester.

OTHER RELATED COURSES

For those students interested in obtaining an Associate Degree in EMS or for those that have special interest in specific components of EMS, the following courses are available.

CHSE 117 - Health Law and Ethics
EMTA 105 - Ambulance Driving
EMTA 114 - Rescue/Extrication/Dangerous Situations
WRIT 124 - Technical Writing
*BIOL 145 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology or
*BIOL 201- Human Anatomy and BIOL 202-Human Physiology

*Required as a prerequisite to admission to the Paramedic Program (an equivalent
 college level course will be accepted). BIOL 201 and 202 recommended for
 students considering transfer to a four-year institution, or continuing on to the
 LCC Nursing Program. See LPN/Paramedic Fast-Track Nursing Program at
 /nursing/nursing/advanced/


These courses may be taken concurrently with the Basic EMT Program courses (EMTA 101,102,103,104 and 112).  No special approval is required.  Students interested in obtaining an associate degree much complete CORE curriculum requirements in addition to the above courses and the Paramedic Program.

Students are required to purchase some medical supplies, appropriate clinical attire and update their immunizations, including the Hepatitis B series.  These costs may be in addition to regular course fees.

State licensing is performed through the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, EMS Division.  A written and practical examination offered by the National Registry of EMT's must be taken for licensure.
 

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