EMT/AEMT

Utah Valley University’s Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician programs provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform emergency care and transport. Students can become certified through the Utah Bureau of EMS and National Registry Certification.

Take the first step towards a career in emergency care.

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Emergency Medical Responder

Emergency Medical Responders provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. EMRs have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while waiting for additional EMS resources to arrive.

They are employed by large companies, corporations, manufacturers, and other industries for onsite Emergency Medical Services.

The EMR licensure training extends beyond First Aid and CPR certification but is the least intense training and scope of practice compares to EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic.  

Those with an EMR license typically assist when and where pre-hospital health professionals, such as Paramedics, are not available. The course prepares students for certification as a National Registry Emergency Medical Responder.

Emergency Medical Responder Badge

 

Currently EMR is offered on demand, please contact [email protected] to get on a waitlist. The waitlist must have 10 people for the course to be offered. 

 

For further questions, please make an appointment with one of our academic advisors at https://www.uvu.edu/chps/advising.

EMT

Learn life saving techniques that will prepare you to help others, respond to emergencies, and benefit your community. 

Receive instruction in the following areas:

  • Workforce Safety EMT
  • Automatic defibrillation
  • Patient assessment and treatment
  • Legal issues
  • Airway support
  • Medical and trauma emergencies
  • Emergency childbirth
  • Pediatric emergencies
  • Patient movement/transport
  • Geriatric assessment
  • Well being EMT
  • Mass Casualty Incident
Man with EMS vest walking through fence opening

 

EMT Program Admission Requirements and Schedule

To enroll in the EMT program, register for ESEC 1140.

Admission Requirements

  • Students must be at least 18 years old within 120 days of completing the course.
  • There are no additional prerequisites.
  • Students must successfully complete CPR certification at the beginning of the course to continue in the EMT program.

Course Format

  • Classes are offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
  • Courses meet three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  • All classes are conducted in person with a small amount online.

Class Times

  • Fall and Spring Semester: Morning (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.), Afternoon (1:30–5:20 p.m.), or Evening (6:00–9:50 p.m.)
  • Summer Semester: Evening only (6:00–9:50 p.m.)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to pursue:

  • Utah EMT Certification through the Utah Bureau of EMS, and
  • National Registry EMT Certification (NREMT) by passing the required certification exam.

Location

EMT classes are held at UVU's Emergency Services training facility:

3131 Mike Jense Parkway Provo, UT 84601

Why Choose UVU's EMT Program?

  • No prior healthcare experience required
  • Hands-on, face-to-face instruction
  • CPR certification included at the start of the course
  • Prepares students for both Utah and National Registry EMT certification
  • Convenient semester-based scheduling with daytime and evening options

Accreditation Reports / Results 2020-2021

AEMT

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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

The AEMT program prepares students for certification as an Advanced EMT through the Utah Bureau of EMS.

Requirements

  • Current Utah EMT (National Registry) certification
  • Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification (must be maintained throughout the course)

What You’ll Learn Build on your EMT training with advanced skills, including:

  • Advanced airway management
  • Intravenous (IV) access
  • Medication administration
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Advanced patient care techniques

Certifications Earned Upon successful completion, students earn:

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS & PHTLS

Class Schedule

  • Offered Fall and Spring semesters
  • Meets Tuesday–Thursday, 6:00 pm–9:50 p.m.

Location

Lehi Training Center 2889 Ashton Blvd, Lehi, UT 84043

  • 8-minute walk from the Lehi FrontRunner Station

This program is designed for certified EMTs ready to advance their skills and expand their scope of practice in emergency medical services.

Accreditation Reports / Results 

Take the first step to a career in emergency medicine. 

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