Emergency Medical Studies

Which Emergency Medical Studies Certification is Right for You?

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

This entry level course teaches students to assess patients, provide life-saving interventions, and manage both medical and trauma emergencies. Instruction combines classroom learning with hands-on skills and simulations to build confidence in emergency care. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT exam for certification at the state and national level.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

The goal of the EAC Advanced EMT Program is “to prepare Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession (CoAEMSP, 2024).”  Building on EMT skills, this course introduces advanced patient assessment, airway management, IV therapy, and medication administration. Students gain experience through classroom instruction, skills labs, and clinical practice. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry AEMT exam for certification at the state and national level.  Current EMT certification is required for acceptance into the program.

Paramedic

The goal of the EAC Paramedic Program is “to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession (CoAEMSP, 2024).” The program trains students to deliver the highest level of prehospital care, including advanced airway management, pharmacology, cardiology, and critical patient interventions. Coursework is integrated with clinical rotations and field internships to ensure real-world competency.  The program has been awarded continuing accreditation which is based on a rigorous evaluation process that ensures that numerous standards of excellence in EMS education are met. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry Paramedic exam for certification at the state and national level. Current EMT or AEMT certification is required to apply.

The Eastern Arizona College 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 Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org