Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - Certificate Program

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) technical certificate program prepares students to provide immediate lifesaving care as first responders at the scene of medical emergencies. Students learn to assess patients, provide basic emergency medical care, stabilize individuals until advanced medical personnel arrive, and support emergency medical services in a variety of emergency situations.

Successful completion and passing with C or higher provides the student with a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) from Central Georgia Technical College. This pathway can be completed in one year.  Students can also obtain CPR/First Aid with the American Heart Association training, as well as a certificate for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Sample of reported job titles:

  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • First Responder
  • Emergency Responder
  • Firefighter/EMR
  • Police Officer/EMR
  • Industrial Safety Responder

Wages & Employment Trends:

  • Median Wages (2024): $41,340
  • Employment (2024): 181,000 jobs
  • Projected Growth (2024-2034): 5% (faster than average)
  • Projected Job Openings (2024-2034): 19,000 per year for EMTs & EMRs
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm

Program Information for Students and Parents

  • Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? No
  • Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? No
  • Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway: 13
  • Age Requirements for the Pathway: Students must be 16
  • Class Size: 14 students 
  • How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 2-3
  • Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 24
  • Are prerequisites required? No
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