Emergency Medical Care

CERTIFICATE, 16 CREDITS

Riverland’s Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Certificate prepares students for careers in Basic Life Support ambulance services. The program includes hands-on clinical ride-alongs, Spanish communication training for EMS, and eligibility for National Registry EMT certification. Graduates are equipped for EMT roles in various healthcare settings and can continue toward advanced certifications like paramedic or trauma life support.

Location: Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna
Program Starts: Fall, Spring & Summer
Course Plan: One Semester
Faculty: Wanda McCoy | 507-433-0615 | Wanda.McCoy@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Core Courses (13 credits)
EMER1200	Emergency Medical Technician	7 CR
SPAN1300	Spanish for Emergency Medical Services and Firefighters	2 CR
SPCH1200	Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1 & 7)	3 CR
-	MnTC/General Education	4 CR

MnTC General Education Courses (3 credits)
-	Goal 1 - Communication
-	Goal 2 - Critical Thinking
-	Goal 3 - Natural Sciences
-	Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
-	Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
-	Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts
-	Goal 7 - Human Diversity
-	Goal 8 - Global Perspective
-	Goal 9 - Ethical & Civic Responsibility
-	Goal 10 - People and the Environment

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Emergency Medical Care program page at riverland.edu.