Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic technical certificate program is designed to prepare competent entry level graduates in emergency medical care to serve in emergency care settings such as an ambulance service. Using the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum, discussions include the application of advanced patient assessment, problem recognition, and advanced treatment modalities for medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies. Clinical exposures in local hospitals assure appropriate experience in dealing with emergencies for all age groups including pediatrics and geriatrics.

The program is CLOSED to general enrollment and students are competitively selected. Individuals wishing to be selected must complete the following appplication process:

• Meet admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking by May 1
• Application to the Paramedic Program by May 1
• Basic EMT Knowledge Examination
• Psychological Profile
• Personal Interview
• Physical Ability Demonstration
• College Placement Examinations