The emergency medical technician (EMT) is an integral part of the healthcare system in today’s society, providing emergency medical services (EMS) in a wide variety of situations in the pre-hospital setting. EMT-basics, intermediates and paramedics are an extension of the emergency department and have received increasing attention and public awareness due to television and public events.

Stark State College offers emergency medical services training including EMT-basic and paramedic. First responder and intermediate certification courses, while not routinely scheduled may be available.

The EMT curricula follow the National Department of Transportation and Ohio Objectives. Successful completion of the certification courses will allow a student to take the National Registry Certification Exam, which is required by the state of Ohio for certification as an EMT at any level. The EMS Courses consist of classroom and lab sessions, including hands-on training in an ambulance on campus. Additionally, training in various hospitals and infield internship with fire departments and EMS squads is required.

Critical thinking and physical agility are among the skills required to function as an EMT. Emergency services are highly regarded and respected by our community and throughout the country. A graduate of Stark State College’s EMS training will find their career to be very challenging and rewarding.

According to various sections of the Ohio Law and Regulations for Certification and Licensure Boards, persons convicted of any felony will not be accepted into the emergency fire services and the emergency medical services programs at Stark State College. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor may not be accepted into the emergency fire services and emergency medical services programs at Stark State College. For more information, contact the dean of student services and the applicable licensure/certification board.

EMT - Basic Certification - information sheet
Admission Requirements:
     • Age 17 or in the last year of high school, OR 18 and out of high school
     • Proof of proficiency in reading English as demonstrated on SSCT COMPASS test
     • Meet admission requirements as set forth in OAC 4765-8-01

For further information contact: Bonnie Stich 330-494-6170, Ext. 4724

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EMT - Paramedic - information sheet
Admission Requirements:
     • Current EMT-basic certification in the State of Ohio
     • Current healthcare provider basic life support certification
     • Meet admission requirements as set forth in OAC 4765-8-01

For further information contact: Bonnie Stich 330-494-6170, Ext. 4724

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EMT-Paramedic One-year Certificate - program advising sheet
Suggested Course Sequence:

NOTE: The following courses must be take prior to Semester I
   • EMS121 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic* (5 credits)
   • BIO101 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology** (3 credits)

SEMESTER I
   • EMS122 Paramedic I (10 credits)

SEMESTER II
   • EMS221 Paramedic II (10 credits)
   • EMS222 Paramedic III (4 credits)
   • ENG124 College Composition † (3 credits)

35 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

† Based on SSCT placement score
* EMS121 is a pre-requisite for EMS122. A student can waive this course by showing proof of current State of Ohio Certification.
** BIO127 may be substituted for BIO101
(You must complete either BIO101 or BIO127 in order to enroll in EMS122.)

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According to various sections of the Ohio Law and Regulations for Certification and Licensure Boards, persons convicted of any felony will not be accepted into the emergency fire services and the emergency medical services programs at Stark State College. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor may not be accepted into the emergency fire services and emergency medical services programs at Stark State College. For more information, contact the dean of student services and the applicable licensure/certification board.