Emergency Medical Services Programs

Is there a career for you in Emergency Services?

Are you:

Interested in helping others?
Able to take charge, handle crises, and adapt to new situations?
Able to function well in intense situations followed by periods of quiet routine?
In good physical condition?

These characteristics can help you succeed and find satisfaction in Emergency Services, expanding your career options.

Emergency Medical Services courses are available at TVCC.

Treasure Valley Community College is pleased to offer the following Emergency Medical Services courses through the Continuing Education Department. The courses meet all certification requirements for the State of Oregon. TVCC works very closely with an Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board which represents area EMS departments, fire departments, hospitals, and clinical sites.

Emergency Medical Technician - BASIC COURSE
The EMT Basic course prepares individuals to deal with a wide variety of pre-hospital emergencies and is limited to non-invasive procedures. This 140-hour program, 10-credit program, requires both classroom study and practical experience. Class size is limited to 24 students. Please click HERE to read the EMT student handbook.

Emergency Medical Technician - INTERMEDIATE COURSE
Pre-requisites to this course are that the student be a registered Basic EMT or RN and pass an entrance exam that will be given the first night of class. Please click HERE to read the EMT student handbook.

Check out these
websites for more information on
Emergency Medical Service
programs in Oregon & Idaho:

Oregon EMS
Idaho EMS
Idaho State University EMS Program

Emergency Medical Technician - One Year Certificate Program
TVCC offers a One Year Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program. This program provides students with the first year of a two-year degree leading to becoming a paramedic and is designed to articulate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic or a baccalaureate degree in Emergency Medical Services. Specific courses within the program are dependent upon enrollment.

The following courses are part of the One Year EMT Certificate program and will offered if enrollment is sufficient.

Intro to EMS Services - EMT 175
Provides an intro to the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Includes the history and evolution of EMS; the organization, funding, and role of ambulance and rescue services in medical care; EMS personnel roles, training, and responsibilities; evaluation and planning for EMS services and personnel; disaster response; leadership and career development issues.

EMT Rescue - EMT 169
Addresses important aspects of rescue and patient extrication for emergency services personnel. Includes personal safety, control and management of the accident scene. Discusses the special needs of the accident trauma patient.

Emergency Communications - EMT 170
Introduces emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to telecommunications and transportation of the sick and injured.

Crisis Intervention – CJ 203
An overview of the techniques and approaches to crisis intervention for entry level emergency medical personnel and criminal justice professionals. Covers initial intervention, diffusing and assessment, resolution and/or referral with emphasis on safety. Includes personal effectiveness, recognition of threat levels, voluntary compliance, verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening and mediation.

Click here for additional information on the One Year Certificate Program