Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Description

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) programme at ETITT is designed for certified EMTs seeking to advance their knowledge and scope of practice in pre-hospital emergency care. This programme builds upon foundational EMT skills and emphasizes advanced clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and intervention skills—bridging the gap between EMT and Paramedic-level care.

Approved by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad & Tobago (ACTT) and GATE-funded for tuition only, this rigorous diploma programme is recognized as one of the most challenging, robust, and respected EMS certifications in the region.

Disclaimers

  • Certification valid for two years. An AEMT refresher is required thereafter to maintain certification

Course Information

  • Duration: 9 months
  • Schedule: 2 day/week (primarily)
  • Award: Diploma in Advanced EMT
  • Credentialed graduates are eligible to challenge the U.S. National Registry (NREMT) AEMT Exam
  • Includes hospital emergency room rotations
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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following:

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Citizens of Trinidad & Tobago (for GATE applicants) or CARICOM residents
  • Current EMT certification (NREMT certification is an asset)
  • Four (4) CSEC passes (Grades I–III or equivalent)
    • Mature Entry Option: Applicants with three (3) CSEC passes may apply via an Admissions Test (TT$510.00 fee)
  • Successful completion of:
    • ETITT’s Pre-Course in Anatomy & Physiology (minimum 70% pass)
    • AEMT Pre-Assessment Exam

 

Additional Requirements:

  • CPR/AED Certification (Professional Rescuer level, AHA or equivalent)
  • Current immunizations: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, TB screening, MMR
  • Police Certificate of Good Character
  • EMT experience in ambulance or healthcare settings considered an asset

Required Textbooks (Not Included in Tuition)

  1. Advanced Emergency Care & Transportation of the Sick & Injured, 3rd Edition (Jones & Bartlett)
  2. Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professionals, 4th Edition (or recent)
  3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – E-Manual (student’s expense))
  4. Current Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) – E-Manual (student’s expense)

What You’ll Learn

The curriculum focuses on advanced pre-hospital care techniques and concepts, including:

  • ✅ Expanded knowledge of human anatomy & physiology
  • ✅ Understanding of pathophysiology and disease progression
  • ✅ Advanced patient assessment and stabilization techniques
  • ✅ Use of defibrillators and advanced airway management tools
  • ✅ Administration of intravenous therapy
  • ✅ Pharmacological interventions and emergency medication administration