Jefferson College, located in Hillsboro, offers both a degree and certificate program in Emergency Medical Technology, qualifying students to become paramedics. The associate's degree program lasts two years, requiring 72 credit hours for completion, and offers supporting courses in subjects like mathematics and oral communication. The certificate option is more pared down, focusing on medical coursework leading to a licensing exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Both programs are accredited by the Missouri Division of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Jefferson College
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
636-797-3000
jeffco.edu
The IHM Health Studies Center has been training paramedics for more than 30 years and is the only Missouri school accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions. The year-long certificate program costs $168 per credit hour and includes courses in human biology and pediatric life support in addition to clinical experience. Applicants must be CPR certified, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Missouri EMT-B License to qualify.
IHM Health Studies Center
2500 Abbott Place
Saint Louis, Missouri 63143
314-768-1234
ihmhealthstudies.com
Licensed paramedics who wish to upgrade their credentials and earn an associate's degree in the field can attend a special program at North Central Missouri College. Based on experience and past education, paramedics enrolling in the program will be awarded 30 credit hours toward their degree. Two tracks are available, medical and management, depending on the professional path a student wishes to pursue. Coursework covers medical subject matter, such as anatomy and microbiology and degree requirements like English and speech communications, providing students with a well-rounded education.
North Central Missouri College
1301 Main Street
Trenton, MO 64683
1-800-880-6180
ncmissouri.edu
Metropolitan Community College, in Penn Valley, offers certificate and degree programs to qualify students as paramedics, promising a state-of-the-art training facility and modern equipment. The associate's degree option provides medical training and general education classes "for promotion into leadership positions," according to the school, and takes two years to complete. Students in the certificate stream focus their studies exclusively on medical care and required EMT certification in Missouri. Both programs are Missouri Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services accredited.
Metropolitan Community College
3201 Southwest Trafficway,
Kansas City, Missouri 64111-2764
816-604-4000
mcckc.edu