About
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are a key member of patient care team. Working in the field under the supervision of a Medical Director, EMTs provide emergent life support including but not limited to CPR, airway control and maintenance, splinting and hemorrhage control. EMTs use a variety of equipment types including extrication, immobilization, and various transport items. If you enjoy fast-paced medical and trauma environments and thinking on your feet, then EMT training is for you.
Training consists of classroom, laboratory, and field experience. At the end of the class, the student is able to apply for and take the National Registry EMT examination. A current and valid EMT certification is an absolute requirement in order to take the Advanced EMT class.
An EMT career is a fast-paced profession that provides extreme satisfaction through helping others.
CWI offers two programs to help prepare you to be an EMT:
EMT – Get started in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field by learning the basics of emergency medicine. You will have the opportunity for clinical hands-on training in addition to classroom training.
Organization
College of Western Idaho - Boise Campus
College of Western Idaho is an institution in Boise, Idaho, offering occupational training in Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Online Dental Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy. Its workforce development offerings include certificate-based preparation for healthcare roles, with instruction covering patient care, foundational nursing skills, infection control, and practical experience. The Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on skills training and also offers an online instruction option paired with in-person practice. The program prepares students for the Certified Nursing Assistant certification exam and has a minimum starting age of 16. College of Western Idaho also provides workforce development training in related areas, including medication assistance, hemodialysis technology, and pharmacy technology.