Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Western Dakota Technical College prepares students for emergency response roles, including patient assessment, advanced life support, and pre-hospital care. Western Dakota Technical College is a public institution in Rapid City, SD, and this program is part of the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904). The program is structured as a two- to four-year certificate.

In addition to the EMT Paramedic program, Western Dakota Technical College offers a range of related technical and healthcare programs, including certificates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and Plumbing Technology/Plumber, as well as two- to four-year certificates in Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. The Rapid City campus serves students pursuing both health sciences and skilled trades credentials.