Look for academic institutions that offer EMT training in Utah. You can choose to simply complete a basic EMT certificate program at Dixie State College of Utah in St. George or another academic program that additionally includes EMT training. For example, you can choose to complete a firefighter recruit candidate certificate program or even a bachelor's degree program in emergency services administration at Utah Valley University in Orem.
Apply to the Utah school of your choice. To get into the semester-long basic EMT program at Dixie State College of Utah, you will need to complete a background check in addition to submitting a current tuberculosis skin test and a copy of all of your immunizations.
At Utah Valley University, a firefighter recruit candidate one-year certificate program; a two-year associate degree program in emergency services that focuses on fire officer training; or a four-year bachelor's degree program in emergency services administration will require you to complete college placement tests or submit standardized test scores as well. Be prepared to also complete a physical ability test within nine months of the start date, complete a physical examination within six months of the start date and have a valid driver's license to enroll in Utah Valley University's firefighter training programs.
Examine course materials on topics including bone and joint injuries, emergency childbirth and sudden illness while at Dixie State College of Utah or Utah Valley University. In addition, learn how to use dressings and bandages, and master cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.
Study subjects such as pediatric immobilization and how to jump start triage while at your Utah school as well, according to the Utah Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, which sets Utah-specific basic EMT training objectives. You also should study geriatrics, the handling of an incident involving hazardous materials and critical incident stress management in your Utah training program.
Schedule a test date within 120 days of completing the EMT course so that you can receive state certification to become an EMT in Utah. Before you can do this, your program coordinator must recommend you to the Utah Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, according to Dixie State College of Utah. To get EMT certified, you must complete and pass both a practical exam and 100-question written exam.