Law, Public Safety, and Corrections
Emergency Medical Technology
Prepare for a career in emergency medicine by learning general knowledge and hands-on skills pertinent to first responders. Practice skills through work-based learning opportunities while preparing for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
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Begin Your Journey
Emergency Medical Technology I
Develop basic clinical skills to prepare for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification, including, airway and patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, special patients, and EMS operations.
Emergency Medical Technology II
Develop advanced clinical skills to prepare for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, including, medical, behavioral, obstetrics/gynecology emergencies and procedures with infants and children.
Get Certified
Emergency Medical Responder
This training develops the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and treatment for emergency medical needs.
Emergency Medical Technician
This specialized training develops essential skills to provide assessments and interventions to medical emergencies.
Expand Your Journey
Found your passion? These courses relate to this career pathway and may align to your career and college goals. Find out which of these may be available at your school and consider adding them to your Course Plan in Xello.
Browse enhancement courses:
- Foundations of Health Science
- Health Science I
- Public Safety I
Earn College Credit
Get a head start on your college education by taking advantage of dual credit opportunities. There are CTE courses that can articulate to the community college, meaning they will award college credit. Also, the Career & College Promise (CCP) program allows eligible high school students to enroll in community college classes.
CCP Pathways
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SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA serves students who are preparing for careers or further education in trade, technical, and skilled occupations. SkillsUSA develops champions at work by partnering with industry to implement a variety of local, state, and national opportunities that include leadership development conferences, industry-driven competitive events, and local chapter activities that provide students with the opportunity to lead and grow in their schools and communities.
HOSA
HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. More than 50 competitive events include health science, health professions, emergency preparedness, leadership, teamwork, and recognition events.
Law, Public Safety, and Corrections
Careers focused on planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety and protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.