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Emergency Medical Sciences (EMS)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). 510904

Description

This program is sponsored by Manhattan Area Technical College and is approved by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services. It is based on current information and techniques considered the responsibility of the EMT, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, National Standard Curriculum, as enriched by the Kansas Board of EMS. This course exceeds the state and national requirements.


It consists of a minimum of 140 hours of didactic and psychomotor skills in the classroom. This program consists of didactic and psychomotor skills instruction; skills demonstrations; clinical and field experience; orientation to the emergency department and ambulance; and an extrication class.


The course will also contain simulated experiences in patient care and handling.
This knowledge must be learned and maintained in order to function effectively as an EMT as it is an applied science.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

14

Hours

9

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Manhattan Area Technical College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, Kansas

Local WIB

2 - Workforce Investment Area II

Name of Credential

Certification of Completion

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

VA, MyCAA, Military Tuition Assistance

Refund Policy

See college catalog for institutional refund policy details.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$146.00

In-State Tuition

$2,963.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,109.00

Demand Occupation(s)

29-2042.00Emergency Medical Technicians
$19.13 per hour
Required Certification: EMS Certification

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, Kansas 66503

Phone Number

(785) 587-2800

Fax Number

(785) 587-2804

Web Address

https://manhattantech.edu/program/emergency-medical-sciences

Last Updated

Nov 20, 2023

Created

Oct 19, 2023

Renewal

Nov 20, 2025

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