Do you want to be an EMT at SCU?
The primary values of SCU EMS are: Kindness, Integrity, Humility, Service, and Commitment to Excellent Medical Care.
Overview:
Joining Santa Clara University Emergency Medical Services is a competitive multi-step process. Before applying to join the team, all applicants must obtain "Emergency Medical Technician - Basic" certification through an accredited training program. There are many options close to campus that students can enroll in to get their certification. More information below.
Joining Santa Clara University Emergency Medical Services is a competitive multi-step process. Before applying to join the team, all applicants must obtain "Emergency Medical Technician - Basic" certification through an accredited training program. There are many options close to campus that students can enroll in to get their certification. More information below.
STEP 1: Becoming EMT-B Certified
On Campus EMT-B Course:
**Unfortunately as of 2021 there is no longer a training program specifically for Santa Clara University students offered on campus.
Off-Campus Options:
Many local agencies exist which offer EMT-B certification courses. A list of local agencies which offer certification courses and regulate practice in the state of California can be found here.
On Campus EMT-B Course:
**Unfortunately as of 2021 there is no longer a training program specifically for Santa Clara University students offered on campus.
Off-Campus Options:
Many local agencies exist which offer EMT-B certification courses. A list of local agencies which offer certification courses and regulate practice in the state of California can be found here.
STEP 2: Applying to join the SCU EMS squad
Application Process:
Interview sign-ups will be available beginning in early May, but the exact timing is dependent on the SCU EMS leadership team's schedule. Check the upcoming events calendar on the home page regularly during spring quarter for the exact date.
Requests to interview must be emailed to the SCU EMS Public Relations Officer (scuems.pr@gmail.com) during the appropriate window. The PR officer will email out scheduling documents and interview dates to all applicants following the final application day.
Interview Process:
The SCU EMS squad interview is an important way for the leadership team and the squad to connect with potential applicants and determine how well their personalities, skills, and commitment mesh with the values and goal of the team. The interview consists of two main parts:
Application Process:
Interview sign-ups will be available beginning in early May, but the exact timing is dependent on the SCU EMS leadership team's schedule. Check the upcoming events calendar on the home page regularly during spring quarter for the exact date.
Requests to interview must be emailed to the SCU EMS Public Relations Officer (scuems.pr@gmail.com) during the appropriate window. The PR officer will email out scheduling documents and interview dates to all applicants following the final application day.
Interview Process:
The SCU EMS squad interview is an important way for the leadership team and the squad to connect with potential applicants and determine how well their personalities, skills, and commitment mesh with the values and goal of the team. The interview consists of two main parts:
- A traditional personal interview: Please bring resumes to interviews (exact number of copies needed will be emailed to all applicants) and expect to answer personal questions related to skills, strengths, weaknesses, values, leadership and personality.
- A mock call: come prepared to run a simulated emergency medical call response to demonstrate the skills you have acquired and the quality of care you are capable of providing.
