Associate Degree
Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic
Be a First Responder for Real-Time Healthcare
Our Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic program will provide you with the training to recognize symptoms of illness and injury and to provide basic and advanced levels of emergency medical care. As a National College graduate you will be prepared to make quick decisions based on classroom lectures, practical skills laboratory, and field experience.
Our program exceeds the standards and curriculum established by the National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) as well as the Virginia EMS Education Standards (VEMSES). Graduates will qualify to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians’ EMT– Paramedic examination.
As a student in the Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic program, you will:
- Clearly understand the role and responsibilities of a certified EMT – Paramedic.
- Recognize symptoms of illness and injury.
- Demonstrate proficiency in administering basic and advanced levels of patient care in pre-hospital settings.
- Give intravenous injections.
- Deliver medications.
- Use advanced airway management devices to support breathing.
- Provide advanced cardiac and trauma life support.
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Why EMT – Paramedic Students Turn To National College:
- The EMT Paramedic 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 EMS Professions.
- Convenience and flexibility – day and evening course schedules to fit your life.
- Small class size – allowing for one-on-one interaction with instructors.
- Taught by industry-experienced instructors who bring their diverse emergency response skills and experience to class.
- Peer tutoring – providing one-on-one help at no additional cost.
- Field externship placements as part of the EMT – Parmedic program to meet certification requirements.
- Career services – helping with career advice and resources needed for today's job search environment.
- Refresher courses are available to all our graduates – keeping skills in their field of study sharp and current at no additional tuition costs.
What You Will Study:
Highlights
Paramedic Pharmacology
Learn indications, contraindications, side effects, dosages and routes of administration for medications commonly administered by paramedics.
Advanced Life Support (I through VII)
Learn how to provide emergency medical care at the advanced life support levels in a variety or scenarios.
Preceptor Externship (I through III)
Complete clinical and field externships designed to prepare students for an entry-level paramedic position.
Program core courses may include:
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Grant Information
Sister City Grant (International Students)
ONET Occupational Crosswalk Matches
- 25-1071.00 - Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- 29-2041.00 - Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Estimated tuition costs
| Tuition | $317/credit X 96 credits = $30432 |
| Books | $225/course X 24 courses = $5400 |
| Activity Fee | $15/Term X 8 terms = $120 |
| PMD Program Fee | $40/term X 8 terms = $320 |
| Uniforms | $200 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| TOTAL | $36572 |
On-Time Completion Rate and Median Loan Debt 
| Applies to | On-Time Completion Rate | Median Title IV Loan Debt | Median Private Loan Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Median Institutional Loan Debt is $0 for all National College campuses.
Additional Notes: Areas marked N/A indicate that 10 or less individuals graduated from this program during the specified reporting period and used this particular source of funding.
Placement Rates
| Applies to | Placement Rate* |
|---|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses. | 33.3% |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses. | No Data |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses. | No Data |
| *This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information on this agency, click here. | |
Additional Notes: Areas marked with No Data indicate that no students graduated from the program during the reporting period
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