PROGRAM OVERVIEW

THE PROGRAM

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The EMT’s focus is to provide basic emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. This individual possesses basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic patient care and transportation. For more information, contact Itawamba Community College’s Continuing Education Department at 662.407.1500 or click here. 

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

The AEMT’s focus is to provide limited advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. Advanced EMT training consists of an additional 24 weeks of training beyond initial EMT training. Students must have a minimum ACT score of 16 and must be a Nationally Registered EMT prior to admission to the Advanced EMT program. Students who complete the Advanced EMT course will be eligible to sit for the Advanced EMT National Registry examination, qualifying them to apply for a State of Mississippi Advanced EMT Certification. For more information, see Program Admission Information and Procedures.

Program Admission Information and Procedures (pdf)

Program Curriculum (pdf)

Application (pdf)

Paramedic

Paramedics are advanced emergency medical care responders for critical and emergent patients. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced patient care and transportation. Paramedic is a three-semester (13-month) program. Students must have a minimum ACT score of 16 and must be a Nationally Registered EMT prior to admission to the Paramedic program. Upon successful completion of this training, graduates who have completed the required general education requirement will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Candidates who choose not to take the general education requirements will be eligible for a Technical Certificate. For more information, see Program Admission Information and Procedures.

THE PROFESSION

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT) and Paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. The EMT's focus is to provide basic emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. The AEMT's focus is to provide limited advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. Advanced EMT training consists of an additional 24 weeks of training beyond initial EMT training. Paramedics are advanced emergency medical care responders for critical and emergent patients. EMTs, AEMTs and Paramedics typically complete a postsecondary educational program. All states require EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics to be licensed; requirements vary by state.

THE PAY

The median annual wage for paramedics is $48,390.

THE FUTURE

The U.S. Bureau of Labor projects 20,000 openings annually for EMT and Paramedics between 2021 to 2031, with employment projected to grow 7 percent.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The EMS-Paramedic Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation  of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, 727.210.2350, www.caahep.org. To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: 214.703.8445, Fax 214.703.8992, www.coaemsp.org. 

RESOURCES

Mission/Purpose/Vision Statements (.pdf)

Goals and Objectives (.pdf)

Outcomes and Effectiveness (.pdf)

Program Admission Information and Procedures (.pdf)

Program Curriculum (.pdf)

Criminal Background Policy (.pdf)

Estimated Fees (.pdf)

Application (.pdf)