This class prepares students to become knowledgeable and effective pre-hospital emergency care providers. You will be trained in airway and breathing management beyond BLS guidelines, automatic defibrillation of patients in cardiac arrest, recognizing and treating shock, bleeding control and bandaging, fracture management and splinting, spinal immobilization, and proper handling of patients. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for state and national EMT certification.
This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course. Students can purchase any assigned hardcopy textbooks through our Campus Bookstore.
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.
Students who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the course immediately. Health Care Provider CPR Certification required. Additional lab hours will be arranged. Email uucep@utah.edu for more information.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/26 - 04/21/26 | MW | 10:45 am -2:30 pm | HPER WEST 117 |
Instructor: CONNIE HOLDER
This section is currently full.To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-585-9963.
Students who do not attend the first class meeting will be dropped from the course immediately. Health Care Provider CPR Certification required. Additional lab hours will be arranged. Email uucep@utah.edu for more information.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/26 - 04/21/26 | MW | 4:35 pm -8:30 pm | HPER WEST 117 |
Instructor: CONNIE HOLDER
This section is currently full.To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-585-9963.
This course combines online lectures with in-class skills labs. This class is web enhanced and will meet on some Saturdays. Additional lab hours will be arranged. Health Care Provider CPR Certification required. Students who miss the first night of class without prior arrangement will be immediately dropped from this class. Email uucep@utah.edu for questions, or for more information see https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/emt-training
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/26 - 07/29/26 | MTWTh | 5:00 pm -10:00 pm | HPER WEST 117 |
Instructor: CONNIE HOLDER
Registration begins on Mar 16, 2026This course combines online lectures with in-class skills labs. This class is web enhanced and will meet on some Saturdays. Additional lab hours will be arranged. Health Care Provider CPR Certification required. Students who miss the first night of class without prior arrangement will be immediately dropped from this class. Email uucep@utah.edu for questions, or for more information see https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/emt-training
Instructor: Staff
Registration begins on Mar 16, 2026Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.