Emergency Medical Responder Certificate (EB71)
The Emergency Medical Responder certificate program prepares students to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.
Employment Opportunities
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate of credit provides students with the opportunity to prepare for entry-level into the emergency medical services professions for possible employment in a variety of prehospital, industrial and first responder settings.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Emergency Medical Responder Curriculum
The curriculum for the Emergency Medical Responder Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program Fall and Spring semesters. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 11 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 195 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (11 Credits)
| ALHS 1011 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 |
| EMSP 1010 | Emergency Medical Responder | 4 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,100*
Fees ($385 per semester): $385
Books/Supplies: $400
Certification Exam: $88
Course Supply Fees: Paramedicine Technology (click to find individual course fees)
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
* In addition to diploma program