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Bates Technical College’s Emergency Medical Technician program in Tacoma, Washington, is a one-quarter Certificate of Training that prepares students for emergency medical response work and provides the opportunity to take the National Registry EMT Certification Exam. The program includes EMS 201, Emergency Medical Technician, for a total of 15 credits. The course addresses ethical workplace behavior, including confidentiality, empathy, and understanding. It is offered in a format not stated in the published program information. No specific admission requirements are stated in the available program details.
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Bates Technical College - Central Campus
Bates Technical College, Central Campus, is a college in Tacoma, Washington, offering career education across healthcare, public safety, business, media, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and culinary fields. Programs listed for the institution include Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A), Automotive Technology, and Welding, among others. Career pathways combine technical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, with advanced manufacturing instruction using workplace-like labs for precision tooling, machining, and CNC equipment. Health Sciences offerings cover direct and indirect patient care, while Education and Public Safety includes firefighter preparation and public safety administration. The college also provides degree, certificate, and continuing education options, including programs in robotics, mechatronics, electronics, engineering, business, digital media, and culinary arts.