The primary objective of the emergency medical program is evaluation to acutely ill or injured persons, thereby, reducing mortality outside the hospital. All of Bevill State's EMT Faculty actively work in the emergency medicine field. EMT/ Paramedic education includes an extensive background in anatomy, physiology and cardiology. This enables the EMTs/Paramedics to evaluate patients and the basis for treatment. The technician must have emotional stability to deal with life-threatening situations, be in good mental and physical health. He or she must be adaptable, creative and interested in working with people. The intensive training requires above average academic capabilities.

Most job openings will occur because of this occupation's substantial replacement needs. Employment of EMT's is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations for the next several years. Driving the growth will be an expanding population. Also, the number of older people, who are more likely to need emergency services is increasing rapidly. Another driving force is a shortage of EMTs/Paramedics as the first generation of providers are retiring. Competition for jobs will be keen in fire, police and rescue departments because of attractive pay and benefits and good job security. The salary range is $26,290 to $40,600.