Medical & EMS
Technology
Who are these programs for?
From a Nurse in a hospital, a Biotechnician in the lab, or an EMT in the field, there are certain skills, traits, and qualities that all great health professionals possess that make them successful in what they do. We are here to help you turn your passion into a career by giving you the skills needed to succeed.
Emergency Medical Technician
Dixie Tech’s accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program provides the hands-on training needed for careers in public safety, emergency response, or healthcare. As a prerequisite for Advanced EMT, it combines classroom and clinical lab instruction to teach first aid, CPR, patient assessment, airway management, and trauma care—preparing you to deliver life-saving medical assistance in high-stress situations.
Monitor vital signs, understand patient history, and perform assessments.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Dixie Tech’s accredited Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program builds on the EMT prerequisite to prepare students for critical roles in emergency care between the scene and the hospital. Through advanced coursework, hands-on labs, and expert instruction, students gain skills in patient assessment, airway management, IV therapy, EKG interpretation, pharmacology, and managing trauma, cardiac, pediatric, geriatric, and medical emergencies—ensuring they can deliver timely, effective care when every second counts.
Deliver timely, effective care when every second counts.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a cutting-edge field that explores the intersection of technology and living things to create positive change. The Biotechnology Certificate prepares students to enter into the ever-expanding fields of biotechnology lab work.
Work in the lab & explore the intersection of technology and living things.
Firefighter
The Firefighter Program delivers a hands-on curriculum instructed by experienced firefighting professionals, covering essential skills such as structural firefighting, fire behavior and safety, incident command, PPE, hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, search and rescue, and medical response. Students completing the program will be prepared for nationally recognized certifications.
Become a hero and save lives as a Firefighter.
Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant Program at Dixie Tech is a great career for those who love the medical field and interacting with patients. The MA takes on a vital role in every medical office whether they specialize in the front office or back office.
Interact with and care for patients while supporting medical professionals.
Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant at Dixie Tech prepares students for entry into professional nursing as a Certified Nurse Assistant or CNA. This is the gateway through which anyone interested in a nursing career must pass.
Start your CNA career with hands-on practical experience.
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician Program at Dixie Tech prepares students with pharmacy math, pharmacology, pharmacy practices, compounding techniques, the use of pharmacy management software, and pharmacy law and ethics.
Work in the medical field but in a stable and non-emergency capacity.
Phlebotomy Technician
Many phlebotomists say that every day is like a new treasure hunt as they search to find a productive vein! The soft side of this profession is developing the skill to calm and reassure the patient as you take samples.
Learn how to find a productive vein while keeping the patient calm.
Practical Nursing
In the Practical Nursing Program, students will gain a broad understanding of body systems, patient care, and pharmacology, to become a competent practical nurse. Students learn on state-of-the-art simulation mannequins and other tools.
Gain an understanding of body systems, patient care, and pharmacology.
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program prepares students for careers in dental healthcare through hands-on training in patient care, chairside procedures, dental radiography, infection control, and dental office operations.
Learn hands-on training in patient care, procedures, radiography and infection control.