SAIT Polytechnic

Course Details

Certificate(Emergency Medical Technician)

Course Description

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program provides education and training for pre-hospital care professionals and prepares them to work within a multi-discipline healthcare team. This program is taught by experienced practitioners and covers all aspects of pre-hospital emergency care including Advanced Life Support assist, patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment and critical interventions. The Emergency Medical Technician program is a competency-based, blended-delivery program which includes face-to-face and on-line learning components. Students must be motivated and organized as this program is fast-paced and requires a significant contribution of time to be successful. Students will be required to: Attend an orientation session. Complete all work as assigned. Attend mandatory class days for theory and psychomotor skills acquisition practice. Attend full-time one clinical (hospital and/or urgent care based) practicum and one ambulance-specific practicum to apply the theory and skills learned under the direct supervision of a preceptor.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Graduates are prepared for careers in emergency medical services or on industrial sites in rural and urban settings throughout Canada, as well as internationally.




Certificate(Emergency Medical Technician) SAIT Polytechnic