Pennsylvania College of Technology offers an associate degree program for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. The program provides in-depth instruction in emergency medicine and enables students to gain the necessary skills to pursue entry-level paramedic positions. It includes extensive classroom and laboratory instruction and clinical experiences.
The program requires general education courses, and core coursework that includes anatomy and physiology, basic life support, airway management, rescue practices, medical emergencies, and pediatrics and obstetrics. The program takes two years to complete and requires 71 total credits. Graduates are prepared to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic examination to gain certification.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
School of Health Sciences
1 College Ave.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
570-326-3761
Pct.edu
Moraine Park Technical College offers an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic technical diploma program. The program provides students with the necessary education to perform emergency medical procedures and transport patients. Students learn how to assess and treat medical needs, perform advanced cardiac life support, administer medication and transport patients to medical facilities.
Coursework includes the basics of the paramedic field, respiratory management, pharmacology, cardiology, trauma, medical emergencies and EMS operations. Students are also required to complete paramedic clinical experiences. The program takes one year to complete and requires 18 total credits.
Moraine Park Technical College
235 N. National Ave.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54936
920-922-8611
morainepark.edu
Weber State University offers an associate degree program in paramedic studies. The program provides intensive classroom and laboratory instruction. Students are also required to complete clinical experiences and an internship.
The program requires general education courses, such as math and English, and core paramedic courses. Core coursework includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basics of emergency medical technician practice, medical emergencies and trauma. The program takes approximately two years to complete and requires 60 to 63 credit hours. Graduates are prepared to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic examination to become certified.
Weber State University
Department of Emergency Care and Rescue
3902 University Circle
Ogden, Utah 84408
801-626-6521
weber.edu/ecr