Emergency Medical Studies

Eastern Arizona College is an Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma training center. Our accredited and nationally approved programs, which include associate degrees and certificates, offer courses that meet or exceed the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. Our courses prepare students to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification exams, leading to both national and state certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT, or Paramedic. Our Emergency Medical Services Certification programs are limited to 24 students per cohort and require prior admission.

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Clinical Requirements Guide

Which Emergency Medical Studies Certification is Right for You?

Emergency Medical Technician

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.

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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

The goal of the EA AEMT 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.

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Paramedic

The goal of the EA 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 EA Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions.

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Accreditation Contact Information

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

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org

Program Pass Rates and Outcomes

EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic NREMT Cognitive Exam Pass Rates	1st Attempt Pass Rates		Pass Within 3 Attempts
Degree/Certificate	2024	2025	2024	2025
EMT	67%	85%	74%	85%
AEMT	N / A*	66%	N / A*	83%
Paramedic	100%	N / A*	100%	N / A*

EA EMS Program Retention Rates	2024	2025
EMT	91%	80%
AEMT	N / A*	70%
Paramedic	75%	N / A*

EA EMS Program Positive Placement Rates	2024	2025
EMT	**	**
AEMT	N / A*	100%
Paramedic	100%	N / A*

Note: N/A* – No graduates for the reporting year, ** Data not tracked at the EMT level