Emergency Medical Services
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In the Emergency Medical Services field, you provide vital life-saving skills to your community. You can progress from an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Key skills for the EMS field include clinical skills like CPR, wound care, splinting, patient assessment, administering medications (depending on certification level), strong communication skills, critical thinking, quick decision-making, situational awareness, physical fitness, empathy, teamwork, stress management, and the ability to remain calm under pressure; all while navigating challenging and often rapidly changing emergency situations.
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Click on a program for more information:
Emergency Medical Responder - 48 hrs
EMT Basic - 150 hrs
EMT Advanced - 200 hrs
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All classes are held at our extension campus
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Funding Options
- Students may be eligible for grants or scholarships
- Federal financial aid is not available for programs under 600 hours
- For more details, see our Financial Aid page
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Did You Know?
Demand for EMTs is expected to grow 11% by 2030! Source: Career One Stop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor |
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