Olympic College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment required to provide basic prehospital emergency care. Through a combination of classroom and lab instruction, as well as supervised clinical experiences, students learn to assess, stabilize, and manage patients experiencing medical, traumatic, and behavioral emergencies. The EMT curriculum aligns with the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and Washington State Department of Health requirements. It emphasizes basic airway management, pharmacology, cardiology, resuscitation, medical and trauma interventions, and interprofessional collaboration. Students also develop critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills essential for working in dynamic environments. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exam and, upon successful completion, pursue Washington state certification. EMTs are integral members of the healthcare team, providing lifesaving interventions, patient advocacy, and compassionate care in communities of all sizes.
Program Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, a student will be able to:
1. Deliver prehospital emergency medical care to include basic assessment, treatment, and transport to the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, and regulatory protocols and best practices.
2. Integrate person-centered care supporting and improving equitable outcomes.
3. Incorporate foundational elements of professionalism, service, quality, safety, and ethics in the coordination and delivery of pre-hospital care to achieve person-centered outcomes.
4. Practice both independently and collaboratively as part of clinical teams and health care systems.
5. Promote advancement of emergency medical services through independent life-long learning, practice, and professional growth.
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