This program is designed to provide the training necessary for successful completion of the requirements for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), to enable the student to take the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic Exam, and, if successful, to obtain an Alabama license. The length of the program is four semesters.
The curriculum provides a strong educational background in the area of anatomy and physiology and emergency pre-hospital care. These disciplines are combined with English, humanities, social science, and other liberal arts courses that help the graduate to work effectively in the field with a variety of people, including patients, physicians, and nursing personnel, as well as other allied professionals.
Career Opportunities
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.
Course Requirements
