Passionate about helping others?
Do you thrive in an adrenaline-charged, fast-paced work environment?
Saving lives as a certified EMT may be your calling!
![First medical responder](https://www.macomb.edu/resources/landing-page-images/images/emt/EMT-image.jpg)
First Medical Responder
As an EMT, you’ll provide the first line of emergency medical care on the scene when there’s a serious injury or other life-threatening trauma.
You’ll be responsible for basic life support and transporting patients to a hospital.
In our basic EMT training, you’ll:
- Learn CPR, airway management and bleeding control
- Complete the program in six months
- Be able to start classes in fall and winter
After completing our training, you’ll be certified in basic life support.
The job outlook for EMT's is strong!
EMTs are in high-demand and emergency medical service providers are hiring now!Ready to become the first line in life support?
The career ladder: There’s a critical shortage of paramedics, so continuing your education in our EMT-Paramedic program is a move in the right direction!
![The job outlook for EMTs is strong!](https://www.macomb.edu/resources/landing-page-images/images/emt/emt1.jpg)
As a paramedic, you’ll:
![advanced life support](https://www.macomb.edu/resources/landing-page-images/images/emt/emt-life-support-pic.jpg)
![fire department-qualified](https://www.macomb.edu/resources/landing-page-images/images/emt/emt-fire-dept-pic.jpg)
![Earn a higher salary](https://www.macomb.edu/resources/landing-page-images/images/emt/emt-higher-wages-pic.jpg)