Emergency Medical Services
Welcome to the Treasure Valley Community College EMS Program
TVCC is authorized and accredited by the Oregon Department of Education, Office of Professional Technical Education, the Oregon Health Division, and National Registry to offer EMT programs from First Responder through Advanced Emergency Medical Technician programs.
TVCC's primary goal is to produce the best-trained EMS students at all levels in the Treasure Valley and our service area.
Treasure Valley Community College is proud to be a PearsonVUE testing center for the National Registry Cognitive Exam. Please contact Sheryl Romans for more testing information. (541) 881-5757 or sromans@tvcc.cc
EMT Basic
The EMT Basic course prepares individuals to deal with the wide variety of pre-hospital emergencies and limited to non-invasive procedures. This 164-hour course runs over two terms (Fall and Winter) for a total of 12 credits. There is an additional 20 hours in Spring term for skills practice and test prep. It requires both classroom study and practical experience. To note, this course does have an attendance requirement in order to succesfully pass, please be aware of the committment. Class size is limited to 18 students.
TVCC's EMT course is approved by the State of Oregon's updated Competency-Based Assessment Program for Initial EMS Provider Courses EMT Student Competencies and Performance Outcomes.
In addition, TVCC offers a One-Year Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program. This certificate is academic in nature and provides students with the first year of a two-year degree in paramedicine. This certificate is designed to articulate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic or a baccalaureate degree in Emergency Medical Services. The certificate program requires a minimum of 47 credits.
Classes fill quickly! Students must apply for admission to the college and arrange for student placement testing.
- ONTARIO CAMPUS - September
- State testing schedule TBA
- Course Fees are approximately: $1700 (12 credits total plus applicable books and supplies, 6 credits for Fall and 6 credits for Winter)
Contact Sheryl Romans to discuss the pre-registration application process and program requirements.
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
TBA - taking pre-registrations now!
Course Fee: TBA per person plus book purchase
NREMT testing scheduled TBA skill testing; TBA written exam
TVCC's AEMT course is approved by the State of Oregon's updated Competency-Based Assessment Program for Initial EMS Provider Courses AEMT Student Competencies and Performance Outcomes.
The course offers the rewarding learning experience, practicing, and utilization of
advanced techniques and IV administrations. The AEMT course will teach a wide variety
of topics in EMS. There will be advanced emphasis on human anatomy, physiology and
patient treatment. This course will possess an intensity well above that of a basic
class!
** Students must be currently licensed as an EMT. Participants for the AEMT course
will be selected based on qualifications, completed program application and EMS Panel
Interview. Please call today for an application packet. At this time the Oregon Advance
EMT or National Registry Advanced EMT course does not carry college credit because
it is not a part of any degree program and is non-transferable.
For admission packet or to register call Sheryl at (541) 881-5757 or sromans@tvcc.cc
Learn about TVCC's EMT Program from current students!
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