An emergency medical technician (EMT) provides emergency care for accident victims, people who suffer sudden illness or those whose health condition has deteriorated to a life-threatening state.



The Emergency Medical Program Services provides training at several levels:

  • EMS-Basic
  • Advanced EMT
  • Paramedic
  • Community Paramedic
  • Critical Care/Flight Paramedic.

The Emergency Medical Program Services provides training at three progressive levels: EMS-Basic, EMS-Intermediate, and EMS-Paramedic. Two enhanced skills certificates are available which include Critical Care/Flight Paramedic and Community Paramedic (available to paramedics). EMSP is fully accredited by CoAEMSP and CAAHEP.

Individuals with National Registry (NREMT) and/or previously related work experience may register for specialized, specific courses either individually or in an accelerated fashion. In addition, EPCC offers EMS professionals options for Award of Non-Traditional Credit based on your work experience. See the Health Occupations Counselor or EMSP Program Coordinator for more information.

The EPCC Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic program endorses CoAEMSP Standard II.A

“To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.“


Information

Career Ladder Mobility

Master’s Degree

Duration of Program

2 year - Certificate of Completion
2 year - Associate Program



Program Documents

layout image Report of Health Evaluation Form (Policy 7.01.03.10 - Pg.7)


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