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EMT Snapshot

The Emergency Medical Technician program is designed to provide an introductory learning experience for persons interested in the field of pre-hospital emergency medicine.

Good things to know about Emergency Medical Technicians:

  • Working in this field treats patients in various settings, usually in instances of emergencies, pre-hospital.
  • What are some skills and abilities you will need?
    • Advanced medical and surgical skills
    • Comfort in highly stressful and emergency situations
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Will need good physical health and emotional stability to work under pressure
    • Comfortable standing and walking for most of the day
  • The DMACC EMS graduates have one of the highest pass rates on the NREMT national certification exam in the State of Iowa.