- Increase your knowledge of lifesaving skills and advanced emergency assessment techniques through 650 hours of classroom lecture and skills lab and up to 500 hours of clinical and field time.
- Practice lifesaving techniques in state-of-the-art simulated emergency rooms, homes and ambulances on the human patient simulator in Gateway’s HERO Center.
- Continue working as an EMT while attending class. Choose between two flexible schedule options that accommodate shifts typically worked by EMT professionals.
- Begin a rewarding career in an ambulance company, fire department or emergency room. The advanced skills acquired by earning your associate degree make you a valuable asset to potential employers.
- Continue your education by easily transferring your credits to earn your Nursing associate degree or your bachelor's in Allied Health Science at Carthage.
Program Credits
65
LOCATION
HERO Center
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees:
$11,454
Books and Supplies: $4,964
Start Dates
Summer
Salary Outlook
$51,563
Career Opportunities:
Paramedic, Paramedic Supervisor, Operations Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Paramedic Instructor, Industrial Paramedic
Paramedic Technician Career Pathway
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