Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate of Occupational Training
17 Credit Hours
This certificate will equip students with skills in patient assessment, intravenous and fluid therapy, respiratory emergencies with special emphasis on advanced airway management, drug therapy and management of the traumatized patient. This program is based on the New Mexico EMS Minimal Curriculum Standard. Upon successful completion of the program the graduate is eligible to take the EMS Bureau Licensing Exam. This course of study consists of 218 (minimum) clock hours of classroom and clinical time. Upon completion of the program students will be able to: 
Provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. 
React as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. 
Perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. 
Function as a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Any student who is ineligible for state, national, or industry licensure or certification is ineligible for entry into this program. Requirements for Acceptance into the Program:
1. Notarized New Mexico State EMT License. 2. Successful completion of the AEMT pretest. 3. Completion of health guidelines of clinical agencies. 4. Current CPR Certification. 5. Mandatory drug screening and criminal background checks may be required for all EMT‐
Advanced students prior to entering the clinical areas. This will be scheduled by the EMS faculty. Students should contact their instructor for details. Students must pass the mandatory drug screening and not have significant criminal offenses to remain in the program. Appeals can be made according to the process outlined in the Student Handbook. Certificate Requirements
BIOL 109 – Survey of Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health – 3 EMS 114 – Introduction to EMS – 3 EMS 175 – Advanced EMT – 8 EMS 175L – Advanced EMT Practicum Lab – 1 EMS 176L – Advanced EMT Clinical Practicum – 1 EMS 299 – Programmatic Capstone – 1