Overview
The primary focus of the advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. AEMTs function as part of a comprehensive emergency medical services (EMS) response under medical oversight, performing interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The AEMT is a link from the scene to the emergency healthcare system.
AEMTs work in a variety of occupational fields, for example:
- Public safety
- Industrial
- Hospitals/clinics
- National and state parks
- Travel industry
Requirements
- Emergency Medical Technician certification
- Government-issued identification
- Negative drug test
- Approved background check
- Vaccinations and negative tuberculosis test
- Public Safety Identification Number (PSID #)
Application Process
Upcoming AEMT courses will be listed here.
If you're interested in registering, please fill out the inquiry form below, and a member of our team will follow up with more information.
Tuition
$1,500
*Information on additional expenses and more will be provided by Emergency Medical Services; please contact EMSED@FranciscanAlliance.org for more information.
Other Upcoming Courses
Franciscan Health Emergency Medical Services Education Lafayette offers many courses throughout the year. Click on the links below to learn more.
Our Location
Franciscan Health Education Center Lafayette
1501 Hartford Street
Lafayette, Indiana 47905