MCC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — Certificate of Achievement (Nebraska EMS Board Approved)

About This Opportunity

MCC's EMT program prepares students for certification as Emergency Medical Technicians — the trained first responders who staff ambulances, fire department EMS units, and emergency departments across the Omaha metro. This is the base credential for emergency medical services careers, a demanding field that requires genuine competence under pressure and the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly saves lives. The MCC program is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Emergency Medical Services. The curriculum covers: 110 hours of didactic (classroom) instruction, 55 hours of hands-on lab skills, and 12 hours of clinical experience in actual emergency settings. Completing the program qualifies you to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, which is the national certification required for EMT employment. EMT certification is also the prerequisite for Paramedic training — MCC offers a separate Paramedicine program for students who want to advance beyond EMT. Starting wages for EMTs in Omaha are approximately $16–$22/hr depending on employer. Omaha Fire Department, American Medical Response (AMR), and numerous hospital-based EMS systems hire EMTs in this metro. This program is financial aid eligible. Contact Craig Jacobus at 531-622-3004 for current schedule and enrollment.

Who Can Apply

High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required. MCC admissions process. Must pass NREMT exam after completion for certification. Background check and physical health requirements for clinical placement. Financial aid available. Contact Craig Jacobus: 531-622-3004. Admissions: 531-MCC-2400 or mccneb.edu/programs/ems.