AS, CERTIFICATE
Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedicine is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies before a patient reaches a hospital, rendering basic and advanced medical treatment before and during transport to a medical facility. Classroom, clinical and field internship training prepares paramedics/EMTs to assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. The knowledge, skills and experience gained through the program allows students to meet the responsibilities outlined in the Department of Transportation’s Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.
