Emergency Medical Technician

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible to enroll in the EMT program.

Admission Requirements Notes

1. For age verification, candidates must attach a copy of their Michigan Identification Card (Driver’s license) to their EMT program application.
2. Instructions to complete an ICHAT background check will be given upon review of the candidates EMT Application; do not complete this prior to being instructed to by an EMS administrator. The cost is $10 and is completed through Michigan.gov’s Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). For information on criminal records that will prevent admission, check out the Criminal Background Check section of this guide.

The approximate cost in 2026-2027 for an EMT student who receives in-district tuition rates is $5,794. The approximate cost for In-State (out-of-district) tuition rates is $7,624. The cost includes tuition rates, fees, supplies, and textbooks. Use the Tuition Estimator detailed look at course costs.

Be advised some in-program classes have a portion of the course fee that is non-refundable. Any student who registers for the class and then drops, withdraws, or is otherwise ineligible for the program will not be refunded the non-refundable portion. The non-refundable amount and the items included in course fees vary by class. More information will be provided at the program orientation that occurs after admission decisions are made.

PROGRAM COST for EMT

Applicants admitted to this program are required to present evidence from a licensed healthcare provider that they have completed ALL of the following immunizations. Exemptions are not accepted.

• Influenza (Flu)
• Hepatitis B
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
• Tdap
• Varicella

Admitted applicants must also provide the following documentation:

• TB test results showing they are free from infection
• A physical from a licensed healthcare provider
• Results of a Background Check

These requirements are in accordance with professional standards and third-party clinical site requirements. Students are responsible for the cost associated with obtaining immunizations, physicals, BLS certification, and any other items relating to clinical eligibility. Clinical hours must be completed in-full in order to successfully complete this program as mandated by the program’s accrediting body and/or professional licensure/certification governances. Students who have not met all of the required clinical requirements, including vaccinations, are not eligible to participate in this program.

Applicants should be aware some vaccinations require a series of injections. In these instances, the entire series must be complete to participate in clinical activities. Titer results showing immunity are accepted for some of the vaccinations in lieu of proof of immunization. For most students the easiest way to verify your current vaccination status is to visit the Michigan Immunization Portal and access your State of Michigan immunization record from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). Students are encouraged to consult with their healthcare provider before starting the program to ensure they can meet these immunization and physical requirements.

More information about these requirements and how to submit them will be provided at the program orientation that occurs after admission decisions are made; do not submit these documents prior to being instructed to do so by program administration. Contact the Program Director for questions regarding clinical requirements.

Latex sensitivity and allergy has grown as a health care concern in recent years. Beginning one’s professional life with a latex allergy presents unique problems because of the increased need to don gloves in both medical and non-medical settings, and unavoidable direct contact with products containing latex rubber (gloves, syringes, tubing, etc.), or by inhaling powder from latex gloves. Applicants with latex sensitivity and allergy are therefore encouraged to consult with their primary care physician to ensure their health and safety while participating in the program.

Be aware Lansing Community College does not provide accident and health insurance coverage for students. The College provides liability insurance coverage for students in practicum for injuries and damages they cause to others. It does not cover injuries students sustain as a result of their own actions. Students must use personal funds or personal medical insurance as a primary medical coverage payment if accident or injury occurs or if emergency treatment is required.

1. Motor skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes are:

   • Strength: Body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds.
   • Manual Dexterity: Perform motor skills such as standing, walking, handshaking; manipulative skills such as writing and typing; venipuncture, calibration of equipment.
   • Coordination: Perform body coordination such as walking, filing, retrieving equipment; eye-hand coordination such as keyboard skills; tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such as taking vital signs, blood pressure, calibration of tools and equipment, etc.
   • Mobility: Perform mobility skills such as walking, standing, occasionally prolonged standing or sitting in an uncomfortable position.
   • Visual Ability: See objects far away, discriminate colors, and see objects closely as in reading faces, dials, monitors, syringes, medication labels, etc.
   • Hearing: Hear normal sounds with background noise and to distinguish sounds.
   • Tactile Ability: Prove tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment. Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g., insertion of a catheter.

2. Cognitive skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes:

   • Concentration: Concentrate on details with moderate number of interruptions, such as patient and co-worker requests, alarms, IVACs, calculating medication dosages, equipment noise, etc. Attend to task/functions that require up to 60 minutes in length and handle a variety of tasks for periods up to 12 hours. No mental, nervous, organic or functional disease, or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with the ability to coordinate treatment planning; work with other health care professionals and patients; coordinate treatment procedures; and safely operate medical/Paramedic devices and instruments.
   • Conceptualization and Critical Thinking: Comprehend and integrate knowledge from didactic courses and professional literature into the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Paramedic treatment. Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment to identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations and develop and implement treatment/care plans. Prioritize, organize, and utilize time-management skills to deliver patient care in a timely and accurate manner. Adhere to: HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, Paramedic professional standards, LCC and Paramedic Program professional conduct guidelines as well as clinical policies and procedures.
   • Memory: Remember task/assignments given to self and others over both short and long periods (i.e., information gathered in assessing patients and didactic courses).

3. Psychological skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes:

   • Interpersonal: Demonstrate interpersonal abilities to interact compassionately and effectively with patients from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Establish professional and respectful rapport with patients, classmates, staff, faculty, and other healthcare providers. Work effectively as a team member.
   • Communication: Speak and write clearly and concisely with patients, classmates, staff, faculty, and other health care providers in English when applicable using standard medical and Paramedic terminology. Communicate sufficiently for interaction with others in written form. Writing skills include being able to prepare legibly written documentation. Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, interpret health care actions, and patient responses. Be able to read and interpret directions from one’s supervisors.
   • Substance Abuse: No current clinical diagnosis of alcoholism. Must not use Schedule 1 drugs or other substances such as amphetamines, narcotics, or any other habit-forming drug except those substances or drugs prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner; who is familiar with the individual's medical history and assigned duties and who has advised the individual that the prescribed substance or drug will not adversely affect the individual's ability to safely practice.
   • Stress: A student’s behavior and social skills must be acceptable with the college and clinical settings. A student must be able to: monitor his/her emotions; manage strong emotions (such as grief or anger) in a professional manner; perform multiple responsibilities concurrently; adapt to a changing environment/stress and deal with the unexpected (such as a crisis situation); work with patients who may be very young/old, critically ill/injured, or mentally/physically deficient/impaired.