Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Program
Advance your EMT career for higher earnings and a greater impact.
- Available as
- Certificate
- Length
- 16 Weeks
- Format
- On Campus
- Locations
- Gas City, Lafayette and Crown Point
Why Study to be an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician?
Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) play a crucial role in the healthcare system. As an AEMT, you’ll be equipped to provide advanced pre-hospital care to patients in life-threatening situations. In addition to making a greater impact and earning a higher salary, AEMT certification can be a pathway to other healthcare careers.
270,400
Job openings in 2023
6%
Job growth through 2033
$54,000
Median wage
(Glassdoor)
Why Study at Saint Francis?
he University of Saint Francis is known throughout the region for the excellence of its healthcare education. Graduates of our programs are sought after employees due to the quality of instruction, personal support, and professional opportunities embedded into the learning.
Here, you’ll benefit from:
- Expert faculty, who work in the field
- Personal support
- High-tech labs
- Guaranteed clinical rotations
- Franciscan values that prepare compassionate and ethical professionals
Hands-on Learning
Our Advanced EMT program starts with a three-credit course that teaches advanced skills like airway management, vascular access, medication administration and advanced patient assessment. After practicing your clinical skills on our fully-equipped lab, you’ll work with real patients in two supervised clinical rotations, gaining real-world experience and professional connections.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Advanced certification exam. Our students have a 100% pass rate.
Graduates of our program work for hospitals, fire departments and ambulance transit companies, including:
- Parkview Health
- Lutheran Health
- Grant County EMS
- Gas City Fire Department
- Fort Wayne Fire Department