20 EMT Preparatory Programs

This is a mid-level worker qualification within the Emergency Care profession. Successful completion leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic. The programme recognizes the key competencies required by Paramedics who are able to work independently in a variety of prehospital emergency care contexts.

The AAS degree in Emergency Medical & Health Services requires the completion of the Paramedic certificate (69 credits) and an additional 42 credits of required degree courses. With the exception of EMC 200, students may take all of the required degree courses in advance of the Paramedic certificate program. With TCC's EMHS AAS degree, you'll have the option to work as a Paramedic. You'll also have the option to go further along this career pathway. The EMHS AAS degree prepares you to transfer into Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs, such as TCC's Community Health BAS program.

Emergency Medical Technician is a one-semester instructional program that prepares individuals to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

Emergency Medical Technology: Basic is a one-semester instructional program that prepares individuals to function in the pre-hospital environment. The EMT-Basic program provides instruction in basic life support care of sick and injured persons.

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course expands on the knowledge and skills of an EMT.

The Allied Health Department offers courses for those interested in health care. These courses can be helpful in deciding to do a subsequent major in a health-related field or in meeting requirements for other majors.

Topics covered This course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations.

Paramedics provide immediate treatment to victims of illness and injury. Their leadership and expertise play critical roles in public health and safety during medical emergencies, rescue operations, mass casualties, fires and crime scenes.

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

The MCTC Fire/Rescue Science Technology program will prepare you for the challenges facing today’s emergency responders. In this program, you will learn about fire suppression and prevention skills, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, and leadership.

The specialization and advanced education and training in the critically ill and injured care and transport can mean the difference between life and death. Graduates of the Paramedic Associate in Applied Science degree program will be qualified and skilled professionals in Emergency Medical Services as Paramedics.

This course gives students the ability to integrate the knowledge presented into a practical format for application in both the in/out of hospital settings.

Learning how to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) could help you to save a life may well be the most valuable skill you will ever learn. In this Basic Life Support certification course, you will learn how to perform CPR on infants, children and adults. You will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and learn how to respond to people who are choking. This course is based on the latest Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and contains guidance and videos kindly provided by St John Ambulance.

Paramedics are often the first responders to any emergency situation, making split-second decisions that save people’s lives. Mayland offers options for current EMT’s or currently-credentialed certificate Paramedics seeking to advance your education that will allow you to earn your Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science.

The First Aid Emergency course is the minimum level of first aid training for the workplace, appropriate for low-risk environments or those acting in the absence of a fully qualified first aider.