Healthcare Certification Programs

What are CGCC Health Certification Courses?

EMT Part I and Part II

EMT Part I and Part II train students in the recognition of symptoms related to illness or injury and the proper procedures of emergency care. Students also observe the EMT’s role in the hospital emergency department and ambulance during clinical rotation and ride-along experience. Coursework includes preparation for the National Registry Emergency Technician Exam delivered by the NREMT, which qualifies students to apply for licensure through the Oregon Health Authority. Licensure is required for those individuals wanting to volunteer or work for a local emergency response agency as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Oregon. (Credit)

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Introduces the roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, including: emergency pharmacology, venous access, medication administration, airway management, and other advanced patient management skills as defined by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and Oregon AEMT Scope of Practice in OAR 847-035-0030. Prerequisites: Current certification as an Oregon and or NREMT EMT-Basic, current background check, a current drug screen, and proof of current immunizations outlined at course orientation. Prerequisites: Current certification as an Oregon and or NREMT EMT-Basic, current background check, a current drug screen. Corequisite: proof of current immunizations outlined at course orientation. (Non-credit).

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (EMT-I)

Introduces the roles and responsibilities of the Oregon specific Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (EMT-I), including: emergency pharmacology, venous access, medication administration, airway management, cardiac emergency management, and other advanced patient management skills as defined by the Oregon Health Authority EMT-I Scope of Practice in OAR 847-035-0030. Prerequisites: Current certification as an Oregon and or NREMT EMT-Basic, successful class completion and or current certification as an Oregon and or NREMT AEMT, background check, a current drug screen. Corequisite: proof of current immunizations outlined at course orientation. (Non-credit).

Phlebotomy

The primary focus of this course is to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills required for employment as a phlebotomist. Upon successful completion of this class, the student will understand the concepts related to phlebotomy and the laboratory, including non-analytical factors affecting test results, knowledge about basic anatomical systems related to venipuncture and microcollection, and many of the special tests phlebotomists are required to perform. This course combined with at least 100 hours of on-the-job training will qualify the student to take the National Certifying Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science Phlebotomy Examination. (Non-credit).

**Note: These courses are not typically eligible for financial aid. Students participating in clinical experiences must also meet state requirements for immunization and screening.