About
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification program at Southwestern Michigan College - Dowagiac Campus equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in emergency medical services. The program is offered over 16 weeks and covers topics such as patient assessment, basic life support, trauma management, and airway management. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs exam and become certified EMTs.
Organization
Southwestern Michigan College - Dowagiac Campus
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac Campus, is a college in Dowagiac, Michigan, serving students through occupational and academic education. Its career-focused fields include Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cybersecurity, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, ADN, Nursing: LPN-RN, Phlebotomy, and Welding. The college emphasizes education that can be used across career settings and maintains a 240-acre Dowagiac campus with residence halls and student activities. Southwestern Michigan College also operates a Niles campus, giving the institution a two-campus structure. Its stated motto, “Knowledge for All,” reflects an institution designed to provide broad educational access. The Dowagiac campus combines career preparation with college life, including housing and opportunities for students to participate in campus activities.